David Bilson provides security management consultancy delivering solutions in the museum, heritage and cultural sector, expert services and management studies, to investigate security vulnerabilities and solutions to resolve them.

• Collection Security and Protection – protective security of collections and archives, exhibitions and displays, including the movement of object loans and air cargo

• Security management studies - organisation and operational reviews and audits

• Operations leadership - visitor facing services and professional security services for major museums and galleries

• Security strategy frameworks - development and implementation of security frameworks, policies, standards and procedures across organisations

• Investigation – security related events against collections, identifying organisation learning from them

His advice is based upon substantial professional experience and senior leadership positions in the sector, including:

• Head of Visitor and Security Services at the British Museum for thirteen years

• Senior leadership positions as chief superintendent in the Metropolitan Police

• Accreditation as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) by ASIS International and

• A Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA).