We are delighted to announce the appointment of Alistair Sutherland, as our new Client Relationship Director!
Alistair’s career in policing spans nearly four decades, with roles across the Metropolitan Police, the City of London Police (CoLP), and the British Transport Police. Starting in 1986, he rose through the ranks, leading crime-fighting efforts in burglary, robbery, and drug supply in West London up to the rank of Inspector. As Chief Inspector, Superintendent and Chief Superintendent, he drove crime reduction in the Lambeth Borough and became a senior public order commander, taking charge of major events across London and assuming command roles at Notting Hill Carnival, Royal Weddings and the London 2012 Olympics. Promoted to Commander in 2014, Alistair led Royalty and Specialist Protection, implementing key operational and policy improvements. His national portfolios have included the lead for the Private Security Industry and Course Director for the national Counter Terrorism Command Course.
In 2016, Alistair joined the CoLP as Assistant Commissioner, overseeing fraud, cybercrime, operations and strategic planning. In 2018 he was awarded the Queens Police Medal for distinguished service to Policing and then from 2021, as Deputy Chief Constable of the British Transport Police, Alistair spearheaded Force Transformation, Cyber and Information Security as SIRO, along with crime performance, Professionalism, Audit and Risk, and he also oversaw the implementation of the recommendations from the Manchester Arena terrorist attack public enquiry. Alistair is the only Chief Police Officer in modern times to have served in all three London forces!
CEO, Neill Catton states; “We are delighted to welcome Alistair Sutherland as our Client Relationship Director. With a distinguished career in policing, including leadership roles across the Metropolitan Police, City of London Police, and British Transport Police, Alistair brings a wealth of experience in strategic operations, high-level decision-making, and building trusted relationships. His extensive background in leading complex teams and driving impactful results will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our customer partnerships and deliver exceptional service.”
Alistair states: “After a fantastic 39-year Police career across three forces, I am delighted to be joining CIS Security, the UKs premier private security company as their Client Relationship Director. It’s a hugely exciting opportunity to be part of the team and to help deliver on the company’s future business plans. CIS ‘s reputation for professionalism and excellence within the industry is well known and was a big attraction to me – as is their investment and focus on their people. I am very much looking forward to meeting our clients, and our teams who deliver our professional services in the coming months”.
Alistair – we wish you many happy years here at CIS and we are so delighted to have you as part of the family!
