Carl Palmer CIS Executive Chairman Announces Promotion of Neill Catton to CEO in Strategic Move for Future Growth
London, UK – March 4, 2025 – CIS Security, one of the UK’s largest and most respected providers of security services, is delighted to announce Neill Catton’s promotion to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This transition marks a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth and commitment to excellence within the security services sector.
Carl Palmer, Executive Chairman of CIS Security, commented on this strategic promotion: “We are thrilled to announce Neill’s promotion to CEO. Over the years, Neill has been critical to CIS Security’s success, demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and a deep understanding of the security landscape. As Managing Director, he played a pivotal role in driving our expansion, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring the delivery of top-tier security services to our customers. I have full confidence that under Neill’s leadership, CIS Security will continue to grow and innovate as we prepare for the years ahead.”
This has also given the opportunity to promote seven key members of the Operations Team, creating two new Managing Directors of Operations and five Operations Directors. This further demonstrates our commitment to a high level of management contact, fewer customers for each Director, and, therefore, greater personal attention and added value.
Neill Catton’s career at CIS Security has been marked by his unwavering dedication and strategic foresight. As Managing Director, he successfully led the company through periods of significant growth, further cementing CIS Security’s position as the UK’s sixth-largest provider of security personnel. His appointment as CEO signals a forward-thinking approach to navigating the evolving security landscape, enhancing the company’s focus on innovation, technology, and customer satisfaction.
“I am honoured and excited to take on this new role,” said Neill Catton. “CIS Security has always prided itself on its people, values, and ability to adapt to the ever-changing security environment. With the support of our brilliant, talented team and unwavering investment from our shareholders, we will build on our successes and continue to lead the way in providing industry-leading cutting-edge security solutions. I would like to add that my title may have changed, but the hands-on, accessible approach to our colleagues and customers will not.”
The promotion of Neill Catton to CEO comes as CIS Security is focused on further expanding its service offerings and enhancing its capabilities to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving security industry. Under his leadership, the company will continue to invest in technology, develop colleagues, and maintain its reputation for delivering exceptional security solutions across a wide range of sectors.
Carl Palmer concluded, “The future of CIS Security is bright, and Neill’s leadership will be a cornerstone of our continued success. We are excited to embark on this new chapter and look forward to achieving even greater heights in the years ahead.”
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