Simon Broadbent Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

Haslingden, Lancashire, Gb

Having been in the empty property security industry since 1993 I have invented many of the products used including a device 'clip/mount' praised by the UK H&S Executive for removing the need to take steel screens to first floor level by hand if this had not been invented to the required standard the companies in the UK marketplace would have had to cease protecting first floor windows. I also developed and project managed many of the GPRS/GSM temporary alarms used in territories across the world.InventedMount with Hooks for suspending screens Patent GB2429237-ASecurity Closure for a window Patent GB2284441Security Closure for Doors and Windows Patent GB2303664-ASecurity Closure for a window Patent GB2309044-ASecurity Door Apparatus European Patent EP1813744-A2 Does what it says on the can visit www.secureemptyproperty.comTop same day service and a competitive price on weekly rental terms or one off pricing to protect your property assets.

One of the founder members of the management buy in team of 4 who acquired VPS 'Vacant Property Specialists' in September 2003 trading in the UK, France and the US. We went on to acquire further companies in France, Germany, UK and the US as part of a buy and build strategy. The business group through organic growth and acquisition is now a £150m + run rate business with 1400+ employees. Change of control enabled the founder members to crystallise equity investment in 2008 and 2010 '2014' subsequently sold by TDR Capital to a Continental Europe Venture Capital House. Managing Director of Radcom Security Services acquired in July 2004 and then subsequently integrated into the national UK trading platform Safe Estates Services acquired in December 2004.VPS Holdings Board Director Technical Product and Service Development and also Group wide Health & Safety responsibility leading the implementation of a best practise approach.

Project managed the establishment of a new sales division Commercial Property Services – promoting total asset protection solutions to the UK commercial property market. Investigate new overseas business territory opportunities.

Appointed to the Board of Directors of OPP in the position of Sales Director to take an overview of the sales function and recommend any restructuring needed as there had been a continuous series of acquisitions. Provided leadership and direction to the UK Sales Team - selling security and property related services to Local Authorities, Housing Associations and Commercial property owning companies. Contributed to and evaluated the commercial viability of potential acquisitions and new businessAdding service value and increased GP through involvement with the acquisitions of Fernlee Industries, Expo Security, Intellectual Alarm Property and Security Closures UK

Headhunted by the then European market leader in empty property security to create and drive a strategic campaign against competitors with alarm products already in the marketplace. To grow the usage of the new at the time Sitex stand alone alarm system by targeting high level decision-makers in Local Authorities, Housing Associations and Commercial property owning companies.Project leader in the roll out of the first GSM stand alone battery operated alarm technology available ultimately branded ' Oasis' 'Orbis Advanced Security Intruder System' into the C Europe group businesses.Key accomplishmentsDeveloped project and contract planning to meet budget and timescales exceeded all P&L budgets in the two years.Appointed Group Alarm Product Manager at Orbis following acquisition and integration

Designed and patented an improved steel security door and screen system for the void property market, established the company with a financial backer – traded on improved standards of service and product in the industry rather than price reductionKey accomplishmentsSuccessful in winning long-term contracts from established market leading competitors Developed the business through a national branch infrastructure into a £1.6 million turnover profitable business with 35 employees in under 18 monthsDuke of Westminster Award for Business and Industry in the North-West in 1997 The business was ultimately acquired by Orbis PLC in February 2001 for a consideration of £4.9m