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Ian Pugh

Bio

Ian Pugh is Director of PAL Protect Consultancy at Anchor Group Services and brings 40 years of expertise in the security and facilities management sector. A former Group Head of Security, Ian has developed and implemented security strategies for both in-house teams and external clients. He has led major operations—including teams of over 1,000 officers—and is known for his collaborative approach to counter-terrorism and public safety. Today, Ian delivers consultancy services across retail and corporate sectors, helping clients design smarter, more resilient security frameworks.

Credentials

  • 40 years of experience in security & FM
  • Former Group Head of Security
  • Deputy Chair, Crowded Places Business Information Exchange
  • Member, Revo Security Committee

Achievements

  • Oversaw 1,000+ security officers at Bilfinger Europa
  • Head of Security at intu, managing 21 shopping centres in the UK & Spain
  • Collaborated with NaCTSO and Homeland Security on counter-terrorism strategy
  • Published best practice guidance for the placemaking and retail sectors

Expertise

  • Counter-Terrorism Strategy
  • Corporate & Retail Security
  • Facilities Management Integration
  • Strategic Risk Planning
  • Large-Scale Operations
  • Legislative & Compliance Guidance

Hobbies & Interests

  • Security innovation
  • Policy and legislative engagement
  • Industry mentorship and speaking

Ian's Articles include ...

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Five Tips to Adapt

In today’s increasingly complex security environment, standing still is...
April 22, 2025
by Ian Pugh
Pal Protect Consultant
Liverpool Security

Liverpool City Security Council appoints Ian Pugh to the board

Ian Pugh our senior consultant within PAL Protect Consultancy...
October 5, 2024
by Ian Pugh
Pal Protect Consultant
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Protecting your publicly accessible location

Protecting your publicly accessible location is always paramount, but...
October 20, 2023
by Ian Pugh
Pal Protect Consultant
SHORE certification

PAL Protect Consultancy chosen as the only UK Partner for SHORE Certification

Anchor Group Services’ PAL Protect Consultancy division is currently...
September 4, 2023
by Ian Pugh
Pal Protect Consultant
Outsourced Control Room

Security considerations for protection of your Publicly Accessible Location

With the ever-changing threats that we face it is...
July 24, 2023
by Ian Pugh
Pal Protect Consultant
Pal Protect News

Introducing PAL Protect

PAL Protect is the ideal solution for many businesses...
November 28, 2022
by Ian Pugh
Pal Protect Consultant