A4FS - Key Persons

Simon Banks founded Apprentices for Fire & Security (A4FS) - formally the 100 in 100 Apprenticeships drive - in 2011 and has been a long time supporter of developing the next generation of professionals for the industry. He is a strong advocate of Apprenticeships, also supporting the Engineers of Tomorrow and WorldSkills UK competitions. Simon started his career as an Apprentice and was sponsored through a Technical College by Plessey Marine Research Unit before joining London-based Control Panel Manufacturer, Scantronic in 1988. He started as a Software Engineer, but moved into Sales & Marketing. Later, Simon founded CSL Group. Considered an industry expert, he is Chairman for the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) a board member of the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) and BAFE. He also represented security manufacturers as part of the Government's FESS Trailblazer framework.