Rick Mounfield CSyP FSyI is standing down as the Security Institute’s Chief Executive at the end of April; having joined its head office in 2017.
The Institute reports that membership has almost doubled in that five-year period, and now stands at about 4,300. This has allowed the not-for-profit body to invest in professional development tools for members, including a Mentoring Scheme that launched in 2018 and a new Community Platform in 2020. The Institute points also to increased influence across the private and public sectors, with the number of Corporate Partners increasing, from three to 50. More than 30 Government departments have supported their security professionals to join via Group Membership Schemes.
Rick will work with the SyI’s new Chief Operating Officer, Anjee Vernon-Lawson CSyP FSyI, to help ensure a smooth transition, whilst the SyI recruits for a new Chief Executive. He said: “I want to thank and acknowledge the staff and all of the (30-plus) volunteers on the Board of Directors that I have had the pleasure to work with over the past five years. Each is a true professional in their role, and each is dedicated to the work the Institute delivers. Without them, the Institute would not be what it is today.
I feel the time is right after five years to hand over to a new Chief Executive who, along with our brilliant new Chief Operating Officer, Anjee Vernon-Lawson, will be able to take us into the next exciting chapter.”
Institute Chair, Peter Lavery FSyI, said: “Rick has played an integral role in galvanising the staff and members, transforming the SyI into the successful professional membership organisation it is today. He always said he would stay 3-5 years, and true to his word, he will be leaving to pursue opportunities within the sector as a returning practitioner.
“We are indebted to Rick for his hard work over the past five years – particularly in leading the digital transformation and rallying members to support one another and share knowledge during the pandemic. On behalf of the Board and the membership, I would like to thank Rick and wish him every success in all his endeavours in his new role.”
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