Most Influential People in Security and Fire Announced Live on IFSEC & FIREX TV

London (ots/PRNewswire) -

IFSEC Global.com has announced Bob Forsyth, MD of MITIE Total
Security Management, as the security industry's most influential
person at IFSEC International 2014 (17-19 June).

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And Sir Ken Knight, the former Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser to
the Government, topped FIREX International's inaugural Top 20 Most
Influential Figures in Fire.

The winners were announced live on IFSEC & FIREX TV - which
broadcast on large screens around ExCeL London - at IFSEC & FIREX
International yesterday afternoon. Bob Forsyth's triumph recognises a
string of achievements, including burgeoning revenues and winning
Guarding Company of the Year at the Security Excellence Awards 2012.

Explaining his nomination one of his advocates in the ballot said:
"Bob continues to dedicate his efforts to creating an all-round
better security industry in terms of what the industry can achieve,
what it looks like from the outside and overall contributing towards
making the industry a more professional sector to work within."

IFSEC Global.com's fire-industry audience recognised the seismic
impact of Sir Ken Knight's 2013 review of England's 46 fire and
rescue authorities. Citing a 40% decline in callouts over the past
decade, Sir Ken's report argued for a more streamlined, versatile
service better suited to the 21st century.

This former firefighter also oversaw enforcement of the Regulatory
Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and advised the government on fire
safety for the 2012 London Olympics.

Commenting on his achievement Bob Forsyth said:

"Absolutely delighted to have won the award. With 22 years in the
industry, this is a highlight in my career and I would like to think
that my message of embracing technology in a risk-based, modern
industry should be one that we all aspire to. Thank you to everyone
who nominated me - I appreciate and am honoured by this accolade."

The top 40 is the upshot of hundreds of votes cast over several
weeks, with an expert industry judge finalising the list based on
nominees' respective merits.

IFSEC Global.com content and community editor Adam Bannister said:

"Congratulations to Bob Forsyth and Sir Ken Knight - both worthy
winners. The competition is becoming a fixture of IFSEC & FIREX
International and it was great seeing the results broadcast live on
IFSEC & FIREX TV. I'd also like to thank all those who voted - it was
a fantastic response from the community."

View the full Top 40 in Security countdown here: http://www.ifsecg
lobal.com/top-40-influential-people-security-results-just-ifsec-inter
national-2014

And the Top 20 for Fire here: http://www.ifsecglobal.com/top-20-in
fluential-figures-fire-inaugural-results-firex-international-2014

About IFSEC International

IFSEC International [http://www.ifsec.co.uk ] is the leading event
that caters for the entire security buying chain. Attracting
manufacturers, distributors, consultants, specifiers, installers,
integrators and end users, IFSEC International is the only event to
bring the whole community together under one roof. Providing
education, networking, and the latest products, IFSEC International
brings together more than 28,000 visitors and 650 exhibitors to
discover the latest solutions in the security industry. IFSEC
International takes place from 17-19 June 2014 at ExCeL London. IFSEC
International is part of the Protection & Management Series, which
also includes FIREX International, the Facilities Show, Safety &
Health Expo, Energy & Environment Expo and Service Management Expo.

For more information, please contact Adam Bannister on
+44(0)20-7921-8545 / +44(0)79-148-19027 or adam.bannister@ubm.com.

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