The Shield Group has appointed Paul Bland as new head for the Retail Division. He joins from retail guarding firm Oltec Group, where he was the UK Operations Director. Paul will work on the group’s Total Security Solutions approach across the retail division, bringing sector experience having worked with clients including Selfridges, House of Fraser, Marks & Spencer, Boots and J Sainsbury’s.
Paul will form part of a senior executive team. In his previous roles Paul has worked for guard firms such as, Sabrewatch, Oltec Group Facilities Management where he was the Operations Director and Corps Security as National Operations Director.
John Roddy, Chief Executive of The Shield Group said: “Paul joins us at an exciting time and as new opportunities continue to emerge in the industry. With his wealth of experience, Paul will play a vital role in expanding our presence and our market share, particularly in the retail sector. We are delighted to have him on board and we look forward to the opportunities he will bring in this business division.”
And Paul Bland said “The Shield Group is well positioned in the market and this is an ideal time for growth of its various business divisions. I look forward to being part of an exceptional and dynamic team where my main focus will be to build the portfolio of the retail sector whilst capturing on opportunities that exist across our key markets”.
Paul is a former member of the Royal Air Force Police and has 18 years of experience in the security industry. Outside of work, Paul is active in his local community, he is for instance the co-founder and chair of RGC Worcester, a community based (not-for-profit) gymnastics club in his home town.
About the firm
The Shield Group, formerly The Shield Guarding Company Limited, describes itself as a Total Security Solutions (TSS) company offering security services nationally in the UK for over 500 customers. Its business verticals are: Shield Group Consults, Shield Group Technology, Shield Group Monitoring Services and Shield Group Guarding. The Shield Group was the first security company in the UK to receive the Security Industry Authority (SIA) approved contractor accreditation. The Shield Group is wholly owned by India’s leading and largest security conglomerate TOPSGRUP, led by Global Chairman Dr Richie Nanda. Projected sales of the company are £70m for the fiscal year 2013-2014. For more, visit: www.theshieldgroup.co.uk
