Meet The VIP Security Services Team
VIP is proud to have a highly-talented workforce from all walks of life. Our staff are who drive our business forward and ensure that you, your possessions and your property are kept safe and secure. You can read a little more about our fantastic team below.
Darren Hyde
Managing Director
Motivation: “It’s not the size of the lion in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the lion that counts!
Proudest moment: Helping out on BBC DIY SOS, boxing for charity, and being the father to three wonderful sons.
Favourite part of the job: I love the boss! Plus working at the amazing events we do and seeing the business grow.
Out of hours: I like to keep fit and spend time with my family
Cliff Holman
Operations Manager
Favourite part of the job: Rising to challenges.
Childhood dreams: To be an actor.
Proudest moment: Being a father to four great children.
Out of hours: listening to vinyl records and going fishing!
Ed Alpress
Security Manager
Favourite part of the job: The great atmosphere in the office.
Motivation: “If you are going through hell, keep going.”
Proudest moment: Rapidly rising through the ranks at VIP Security.
Out of hours: Weightlifting and listening to rock music.
Bradley Luff
Health and Safety Advisor/Trainer
Motivation: Dreams don’t work unless you do!
Childhood dream job: Stunt man.
Proudest moment: Running the London marathon five times!
Out of hours: I love to play the guitar and ride my Harley. Archery and rock climbing.
Gary Acres
Assistant Security Manager
Favourite part of the job: Working with a great team.
Inspirational person: Winston Churchill.
Favourite book: Lord of the Rings.
Out of hours: Fishing, spending time with my family and listening to Swedish House Mafia.
Asa Cottis
Assistant Security Manager
Favourite part of the job: Meeting new people and dealing with different sites: no two days are the same.
Inspirational person: My father, he’s dealt with various illness, but never allowed this to stop him from becoming the best he can be.
Proudest moment: Singing live on TV in front of 4.5 million people!
Out of hours: Singing, spending time with my children and playing rugby
Ryan Hyde
Sales Co-Ordinator
Favourite part of the job: Opportunity to work with unique events and venues, plus getting the chance to meet so many interesting people.
Motivation: ‘Problems worthy of attack prove their worth by fighting back’
What’s the best thing about working for VIP? There is a good level of camaraderie which creates a great working environment.
Sandra Mikalauskiene
HR and Recruitment Administrator
Favourite part of the job: Working closely with people, ability to support people and see them grow.
Motivation: “Dream big and do whatever makes you happy!”
Childhood dreams: To be a hairdresser.
Out of hours: Yoga for mind, body and soul, plus wild swimming!
Abbie Barritt
Administrator
Favourite part of the job: Working with such an amazing team.
Dream Destination: New York
Favourite Book: Bridget Jones’ Diary
Out of hours: Playing badminton.
Sharon Beard
Accounts Manager
I just wanted to let you know that your Security officer went beyond his call of duty yesterday. He managed an unneeded situation extremely professionally and stayed on duty for an additional two hours, ensuring our premises were secured. Once again this highlights the difference of service between suppliers. Your staff are a credit to you and your company – Thank You.
Thank you VIP Security Services for providing such a superb service for us at our London dance event. The door staff were fantastic, thank you Ed and Ryan – approachable, helpful and very professional. It was really important to us that the event felt relaxed and that security was super-efficient but low-key as we were staging a fun, community dance fitness class, and that was delivered very successfully.
Quick note to say massive thank you for Saturday night Fireworks event. Ed and the guys and girls were brilliant as always. Ed is a great leader and a fantastic advert for VIP. The team were Professional dedicated and always great banter over the radio when appropriate. We had a few local kids but not too much trouble. Happy to as always recommend VIP security to anyone.
