Tom Mullarkey, Chief Executive of the National Security Inspectorate, is leaving the NSI.
Tom Mullarkey, formerly an Army Officer, has been at Maidenhead-based NSI since 2002. He is moving to RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) as Chief Executive at the end of May.
Projects of his time have included a re-branding exercise which saw the NSI owl, that is on the inspectorate’s medals and certificates across fire and security. In a statement the NSI spoke of his focus on delivering greater levels of confidence in NSI to insurance industry stakeholders and lobbying Government on security industry regulation, towards a voluntary approach.
SIA omitted
The NSI’s statement studiedly omitted mention of the Security Industry Authority, which the NSI has tussled with of late over the SIA’s approved contractor scheme. In the March print issue of Professional Security, Tom Mullarkey spoke of disappointment at the SIA’s ‘unwillingness to consult with the industry’s specialist performance measurement body’.
What they say
Sir Michael Bett, Chairman of NSI said: "In the last four years, Tom has brought a wealth of new ideas into NSI and delivered a consistent message of high standards to the public and key stakeholders such as the police and insurers. Most particularly, his leadership of the NSI team and his positioning of NSI as an organisation of huge potential, have been
greatly effective, and the security industry is much the better for his contribution."
Tom Mullarkey said: "This has been an immensely challenging four years, in which I have enjoyed building on NSI’s many strengths. It is a sound organisation, staffed by committed and dedicated experts, and providing, largely unseen, the bedrock on which the quality end of the industry is built. It has been very rewarding to help to provide a stronger platform upon which NSI can operate into the future. The challenges at RoSPA are no less exciting and I am greatly looking forward to working with the trustees and staff of this highly respected national organisation."
