With ISO22323-1/PAS68/IWA14 tested solutions from PSSA-associated companies and accredited assessments from recognised Security Professionals we successfully protect people

Thanks to our strategic partnerships with multiple leading manufacturers, we provide venues, event organisers and those responsible for the public realm with a wide variety of permanent, semi-permanent and temporary HVM solutions and perimeter protection. Our holistic approach includes assessing the threats, vulnerabilities and risk of every location, and production of a vehicle dynamic assessment, along with an operational requirement document. We then recommend the right product or combination of products, provide as-installed drawings, supply, install and deploy the solution, service and maintain it, and de-rig it when it is no longer required. That’s why the events industry and local authorities trust us to keep people safer.

Meet the Crowdguard Team

Crowdguard Founder and Director, Deborah Ainscough

Deborah Ainscough

Founder 

Deborah is the founder of Crowdguard, with responsibility for guiding the strategy and ethos of both the UK and International businesses. A client-centred business leader passionate about delivering consistently high standards of customer service and professionalism, Deborah is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations at Crowdguard and ensuring we always provide the right solution, aligned to risk, requirement and budget.

Deborah is also instrumental in forming partnerships with supply chain partners and ensuring Crowdguard can offer the right combination of safety and security solutions to deliver a market-leading service and tailored response to customers’ needs. Her focus on quality assurance has led to the development of Crowdguard’s unparalleled quality processes, ensuring the compliance and integrity of every installation and the provision of accurate paperwork to evidence due diligence. She also ensures that all installation operatives are fully trained and that all HVM and perimeter protection equipment is serviced and maintained.

Alongside her strategic responsibilities, Deborah also drives marketing activity for Crowdguard and is actively involved in business development and customer engagement.

Crowdguard MD, Iain Moran

Iain Moran

Managing Director

With a career spanning 20 years in the event safety management and perimeter protection sector, Iain is a highly knowledgeable and commercially astute team player.

Starting off in the industry as an installation technician for ATG, an important supply chain partner for Crowdguard, Iain eventually progressed to ATG’s sales and marketing director. His understanding of the event safety and anti-terror security market around the world and his strategic vision for growth make him the perfect fit for Crowdguard’s capabilities as a turnkey specification, supply and installation partner.

Iain’s focus on a day-to-day basis is to provide expert guidance to event organisers, commercial clients and those responsible for the public realm, from risk assessment and specification, through to deployment.

Insightful and client focused, Iain excels at translating project specifics into deliverables and is passionate about keeping people safe

Meet the Crowdguard Team, Russ Phillips

Russ Phillips

Counter Terrorism & Risk Director

With more than 18 years’ counter-terrorism and risk mitigation experience, Russ works with our clients to help them understand their risk factors and advise them on appropriate and proportionate risk mitigation measures.

A member of the Security Institute, Russ has a Level 6 qualification in event counter-terrorism risk management from the University of Cumbria, along with a Level 4 in security coordination and integrated risk management. He has completed National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) courses in hostile mitigation and vehicle dynamics assessment. He is also the author of the counter-terrorism chapter in the Purple Guide; an international handbook that is widely respected as a best practice guide for event best practice around the world.

During a 30-year career in the police, Russ was instrumental in managing the National Barrier Asset at Sussex Police; a specialist unit advising on hostile vehicle mitigation and event security and deploying HVM and perimeter protection at events of local, national, and international importance. He spent the last five years of his policing career at the National Counter Terrorism Police HQ (NCTPHQ) as part of the National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit. His experience of risk assessment, risk mitigation strategy and HVM deployment encompasses major events including Operation Lyceum – the Wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Operation London Bridge – the death of Her Majesty the Queen, G7 and COP26, along with sporting events such as the Wimbledon Championships, the Champions’ League final in Cardiff, and the FIFA Euros 2021.

Meet the Crowdguard Team, Andy Ferris

Andy Ferris

Operations Manager

Responsible for overseeing deployment of all Crowdguard’s HVM, barriers, fencing and hoarding systems, along with our installation teams, Andy has a varied role that underpins the company’s reliability, service delivery and quality assurance.

Andy attends site visits to discuss customers’ safety and security requirements on site and understand the locations for the installation. His remit also involves drawing up the kit list for each project and developing the RAMS for the installation. He is responsible for arranging transport to site, ensuring that we have the right trained and experience teams and well-maintained kit in the right place, at the right time.

For each installation, Andy manages the team and makes sure the installation is completed to specification and to Crowdguard’s strict quality standards and PSSA guidelines. He is also responsible for managing the de-rig process and ensuring every site is left neat and tidy.

Andy’s role includes cleaning, maintaining and repairing all equipment and checking that every asset is in good order before it leaves for deployment and when it returns to the Crowdguard yard.

 

Mike Cunliffe, Technical Sales manager

Mike Cunliffe

Technical Sales Manager

Mike Cunliffe brings a wealth of operational expertise across diverse industry sectors to his role as Technical Sales Manager at Crowdguard Ltd. With extensive experience in construction and logistics, and a notable two-year tenure as Operations Manager at Crowdguard from 2020 to 2022, Mike has an in-depth understanding of the company’s standards and mission.

Known for his technical acumen and proactive, hands-on approach, Mike combines industry knowledge with practical skills to deliver reliable and effective solutions. His solid grounding in construction and logistics underpins his ability to meet client needs with efficiency and precision, even under tight deadlines and high-pressure scenarios. Calm and focused, Mike is dedicated to delivering each project on time and in full compliance with client specifications, making him a vital asset to the Crowdguard team.

Jack Newby Installation Supervisor

Jack Newby

Installation Supervisor

Jack Newby has recently been promoted to Installation Supervisor at Crowdguard Ltd, following his outstanding contributions as an Installation Operative. In his new role, Jack brings a meticulous eye for detail, exceptional organisational skills, and a commitment to high standards in overseeing installation projects across the UK. His leadership in guiding installation teams ensures that projects are not only completed on time but also meet exact CAD design and counter-terrorism specifications.

Jack’s dedication to quality assurance is evident in his thorough approach to installation accuracy and compliance with security standards. He conducts regular on-site checks, meticulously verifying barrier placements and maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols. Jack is also responsible for training and developing installation technicians, sharing his knowledge of product specifications, deployment techniques, and safety measures.

With a focus on seamless site coordination, Jack manages logistics, oversees equipment transport, and maintains active communication with clients to keep them informed of project progress. When off-site, Jack also ensures the upkeep of assets at Crowdguard’s Standish yard, handling tasks such as cleaning, painting, and mechanical maintenance. His proactive approach and commitment to excellence make him a vital asset to the Crowdguard team, ensuring every installation meets the high standards clients expect.

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