The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed Pauline Norstrom and Uzair Osman as new Non-Executive Directors of the Association’s Operating Board.

Norstorm, the CEO of Anekanta AI and Anekanta Consulting and a former Chair of the Association, has driven good practice for security sector technology for over 20 years.

She has a background in leadership, innovation and commercialisation and in her current role at Anekanta, has created the architecture for several AI risk and governance frameworks featured by UK Government, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the Institute of Directors.

Bringing a different perspective

“I am honoured to be appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the BSIA,” said Norstrom.

“I look forward to bringing my perspectives to the board regarding the responsible use of AI and remote biometrics in security to influence policy and create opportunities while minimising harms.

“I have worked with the BSIA for over 20 years, to pioneer guidance for the safe use of emerging video analytics based AI technologies including facial recognition software.

“It is a pleasure to be working with the Association to continue the journey to promote good practice.

“I am also delighted to see more women in statutory and senior leadership roles, compared with 20 years ago.”

Osman is a corporate executive with over 18 years of experience driving transformational growth and operational excellence across diverse sectors, including construction, security, digital innovation and consulting.

He is Fellow of the Royal Institute of Surveyors and is a Project Management Professional(PMP) with the Project Management Institute. 

Osman is also the Managing Director of Galliford Try Asset Intelligence, an award-winning provider of integrated physical and electronic security, active fire and artificial intelligence solutions direct to Critical National Infrastructure, high-value assets and strategic estates within the built environment sector.

 “I am delighted to join the BSIA Operating Board as a non-executive director and look forward to contributing to enhancing the brand of the BSIA in its mission of advancing the professional security industry,” said Osman.

“In this ever-changing landscape, I am excited to work with the Board and our members to navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead.”

Collective expertise

“We are delighted to welcome Pauline Norstrom and Uzair Osman to the BSIA Operating Board as Non-Executive Directors,” said Martin Watson, BSIA Chair.

“With their collective years of expertise and professionalism within the security industry – and the wider business realm – our new appointments will provide a long-term term benefit to the overall direction of the Association and their contributions will be highly valued.”

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