Nicholas Reed

European Regional Enterprise Risk Manager Director, UK Security Commonwealth UK Chapter Member, ASIS International

Nicholas Reed is currently engaged as European regional enterprise risk manager for a global bluechip enterprise, with a strong focus on risk, sustainability, security and governance of organisations. He has previously worked in both consultancy and in-house risk, compliance & security capacities across a range of organisations in both the public and private sectors including NHS, Police and the London 2012 Olympics.

He has been involved in the development and consultation on multiple national security standards and qualifications and written material used in national training programs. Actively involved with professional associations in the industry, Nicholas sits on the Board of Directors for the UK Security Commonwealth, as an advisory board member with IFPO UK&I, plays an active role within the Food and Drink Security Association, sits on the validation board with the Security Institute and as a coach for the IIRSM for Emerging Risk Leaders. Previously Nicholas has been the immediate past COO and an Executive Director of the National Association for Healthcare Security. Nicholas has held board positions in several charitable organisations, including a mental health organisation, in the UK Search and Rescue field, with a disability support group and on the board of a local Business Crime Reduction Partnership (CIC).

In prior assignments he has performed the role a Freedom To Speak Up Guardian, PREVENT Lead, sat on the Strategic EPRR Forum and held a seat on the Local Authority Safeguarding Committee. Nicholas is committed to EDI and Welfare in the security industry. He is a qualified TRiM Practitioner, an ASIST Suicide Intervention practitioner and a Mental Health First Aider. He is a member of the Security Institute’s award-winning Inclusive Security SIG and the award-winning Security Minds Matter initiative in partnership with the SIA.

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The Judges

The Security Buyer Awards stand as a testament to the rigorous standards and exemplary innovation in the security industry. Our panel of international judges at these awards are not just selected; they are chosen thanks to their knowledge, expertise and commitment to the industry.

Representing all areas of the industry, our judges contain knowledge on both physical and cyber security innovations, installer challenges as well as the changing demands of the end user and more. All judges are influencers in their respected fields who will offer invaluable guidance to submissions, ensuring the upholding of industry standards.

The judges’ role at the Security Buyer Awards will uphold integrity and maintain excellence. They will be responsible for judging submissions and entries and hand selecting those that meet our varied criteria, putting together shortlisted entries.

Judges Categories

We recognise the expertise in the world of security and Security Buyer is dedicated to acknowledging the companies, organisations, teams, individuals and products that are setting new standards for excellence. Whether you manufacture premium security products that you believe are deserving of recognition, or have led an innovative security strategy, our categories are there to serve you; highlighting the best in the industry.

We invite you to share your success with us. Submissions are welcomed from companies worldwide.

Entry Deadline Make sure you’re part of this global recognition. Mark your calendar and submit your entries by the 
30th of September 2025.

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