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ASIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ASIAL Board 2012 (left to right): Mike McKinnon, Rod Anderson, Damian Waters, Antony Elliott, Kevin McDonald, Ged Byrnes, Neil McLean, Chris Luhrmann.
Branch Chairman for many years and was Individual Member Division Chairman. He was elected President in 2001 and remained in that position until 2006. He has served on the board as a director since standing down as President and is committed to assisting with the future direction of the Association. Antony played a crucial role in ensuring industry acceptance of the Cabling Provider Rules and has contributed to preserving the security industry’s interest in this area since. Antony is the Managing Director of E & C Security Systems Pty Ltd, an electronics based security company, where he has been involved with the general management of the company for over 25 years. Mike McKinnon, Managing Director, MSS Security Pty Ltd. Mike has been involved in the security industry for more than 20 years and was appointed to the ASIAL Board in mid 2010. Professional studies include a Bachelor of Business Degree as well as qualifications in Local Government Administration. Mike is a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) and spent a considerable number of years in professional practice and finance before making the move to general management of commercial enterprises. He is currently the Managing Director of MSS Security Pty Ltd, Australia’s largest security personnel provider and oversees
the operations of the Australian business, operating across all Australian States and Territories. As such this gives a national insight to the issues impacting the industry. Mike also has the unique perspective of having been a significant client within the industry whilst with the Qantas Group for a number of years.This period included managing their contracted security screening services, equipment suppliers and their in-house alarm monitoring and identification teams. In addition, Mike also brings a wealth of knowledge and experience gained in security electronic wholesaling, safe manufacturing and distribution, monitoring and electronic solutions. Neil McLean, Senior Business Development Manager, RAA Secure Services. Neil has worked within the security industry for more than 30 years starting in the manpower area with Wormald Security, and eventually moved into the electronics area. He has an extensive background in system design and providing meaningful cost effective security solutions to a broad range of industries with a strong service focus. Neil is currently the Senior Business Development Manager of RAA Secure Services Adelaide. RAA specializes in Installation, Servicing and Monitoring of Electronic Security Systems in the Domestic & Commercial sectors.The focus is increasingly within the personal protection area with Personal
Emergency Monitoring, Lone Worker and custom solutions within the Retirement Village and Community Care sectors. Neil is also the ASIAL State Convenor for South Australia. Neil has seen the security industry grow to one that is highly professional and well regarded by both consumers and governments alike through his work as State Convenor. Damian Waters, General Manager Security, Armaguard Group. Damian has experience in the law enforcement and security industries spanning 21 years and holds a Diploma of Security Risk Management. He has experience as a member of the Victoria Police and National Crime Authority and 10 years of experience in leadership roles in the private security industry. Currently, Damian is the General Manager Security for the Armaguard Group. Operating across more than 50 locations in Australia and New Zealand. Armaguard has, after more than 70 years of operations, become an iconic brand in Australia and the dominant player in the Australian and New Zealand cash logistics, currency management and precious cargo markets. Damian brings to the Board of ASIAL his extensive experience which enables him to understand the challenges faced by ASIAL members and to address these challenges with a fresh approach.
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