The Shield Group has announced Eric Roberts as the Managing Director of the company’s Monitoring and Systems division. Mr Roberts, whose last position was Business Development Director – Monitoring at Corps Security, will be joining The Shield Group from August 1 to manage the day-to-day operations of the Monitoring and Systems Division. He will be based in the company’s headquarters in Austin Friars, London.
Mr Roberts, 47, has 28 years of experience, having started as a security engineer. He became a sales director at Emizon, where he managed business units valued at over £20m and moved to Business Development Director.
The Shield Group recently launched four strategic verticals, combining traditional man-power and technology to deliver what it terms intelligent, risk-based Total Security Solutions (TSS) to its customers.
Mr Roberts will oversee The Shield Group’s new monitoring centre based in Preston, covering the north of the UK and developing work in Europe. His role will further include managing the company’s expansion through planned acquisition and business development.
John Roddy, Chief Executive of The Shield Group said: “Eric joins the company at a time of dynamic transition and growth, for our business, reflected in our rapid expansion and ability to attract and recruit talented individuals at all levels of the organisation. Eric’s industry recognised experience in CCTV and monitoring systems will further enhance our Total Security Solution service to customers in the UK and Europe. I am delighted to welcome someone of his calibre to the team and the unique perspectives he will bring with him.”
And Eric Roberts, pictured, said: “I am pleased to be joining one of the UK’s leading security providers and look forward to being part of an outstanding and vibrant team. The company’s innovative drive complements my determination to deliver continued success and world class security solutions to all of our clients. It is my aim to see The Shield Group continue to lead the way in excellence and incomparable professionalism.”
Mr Roberts is also an active campaigner and contributor to Crisis, a charity for single, homeless people.
Visit: www.theshieldgroup.co.uk.
