An ex RAF airport security expert has joined specialist security group Westminster (LON:WSG), the company told investors today.
Squadron Leader Ben Gwillim has been appointed as country manager of Westminster Aviation Security Services in West Africa, it said.
Gwillim has a wealth of experience and served in the RAF for more than 20 years. Much of that time was spent working on security and investigation within the RAF police.
He was also the RAF's senior investigative officer and has served in Westminster's areas of operations both in the Middle East and Africa.
His past experience includes developing and training specialist teams of more than 200 people, air transport security, criminal investigation, counter intelligence and close protection for overseas deployments.
He has also provided media campaign training to foreign forces and provided journalists with support for high profile VIP visits to hostile environments.
Westminster chief executive Peter Fowler said Gwillim's addition to the aviation security business strengthened what was already an impressive management team.
"Our aviation security business is continuing to gather momentum and is developing numerous opportunities in the aviation sector," he said.
Gwillim said: "I am particularly excited at being based, once again, in a part of Africa where I have previously served and know well. Hopefully my experience of the region and of the security issues involved will assist Westminster's already impressive prospects."