Our Management Team

Meet the experienced professionals leading Pace Security

Leadership

The People Behind Pace Security

When you get in touch with us, you'll be in contact with the team at head office. We are professionals with decades of experience in this sector.

John Malcolm

John Malcolm

Managing Director

As a leading provider of security services in the UK, Pace Security has achieved its success through the expertise and guidance of its Managing Director, John Malcolm. With over four decades of experience in the industry, including tenure in the Metropolitan Police and senior leadership roles in international security organisations, John possesses a comprehensive understanding of the field. John founded Pace Security in 2001 and handpicked a team of dedicated professionals to realise his vision for the company.

Grant Read

Grant Read

Operations Director

At Pace Security, the establishment and maintenance of strong partnerships with our clients is a source of great pride. These relationships are made possible by the tireless efforts of our customer service team, led by Operations Director Grant. With a wealth of experience as a Customer Services Manager at premier security firms in the UK, Grant brings a unique perspective and in-depth knowledge to the table. His innovative thinking and professional, understanding demeanour make him an indispensable asset to the company.

Holly Burt

Holly Burt

Finance Manager

Our daily triumphs are mostly a result of streamlined and effective internal processes. Holly brought with her more than five years of expertise in accounting. With a "can do" attitude, she is able to work independently without boundaries. Holly thrives on being given a problem or challenge to overcome. She is a valuable team member that contributes positively in team settings, listening and then partaking fully.

William Barnes

William Barnes

Customer Service Manager

At Pace Security, exceptional customer service is at the core of our mission. Our clients benefit from long-term partnerships, facilitated by our dedicated and approachable customer service team, led by William. William joined Pace in 2009 as a Site Supervisor and quickly distinguished himself through his hard work and dedication. William's impressive performance led to his promotion to Customer Service Manager in 2011, where he leverages his extensive sector experience to expertly manage multiple high-profile contracts.

Scott Witney

Scott Witney

Customer Service Manager

Scott is an experienced Operations Manager and has spent over 13 years in the security industry in a multitude of sectors which include corporate, retail, events, sports, TV and nighttime economy. Having started in the security industry at the age of 18, Scott has developed an extensive knowledge of security which is portrayed in his passion and repeated success when managing client relationships. Scott is always willing to go above and beyond to achieve excellence.

Shabneez Hajee Oomar

Shabneez Hajee Oomar

Operations & Finance Support

Shabneez is a motivated and ambitious professional with over 5 years of experience in customer service. She has demonstrated exceptional communication skills in diverse settings and excels under pressure, consistently delivering results on time while effectively managing workload demands. Her expertise includes employee and performance management, financial accounting, and providing top-notch customer service. As a skilled multitasker and effective problem solver, Shabneez is dedicated to offering strong support to both the operations and finance teams.

Join Our Team

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