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Intersec appoints Alex Nicholl as new exhibition head to lead ground-breaking event program

Intersec, the emergency services, security, and safety event has strengthened its leadership team appointing expert industry veteran Alex Nicholl as Intersec Exhibition Head.

The senior hire is a further demonstration of Intersec’s investment in the significant growth of the flagship event that will mark its return in January 2022 by uniting global leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities within the industry at the highly anticipated event.

Nicholl has 20 years of experience in the events industry spanning India, the UAE, and the UK, brings deep expertise to Intersec, having held leading roles at major homeland security, aerospace, and defense exhibitions, combined with almost two decades of service as a senior officer with the British Army.

Commitment to safety and security

Christine Davidson, Group Exhibition Director at Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said, “We are delighted to welcome Alex Nicholl to the Intersec team. With the immense focus on the industry in the last 18 months, Messe Frankfurt recognises that Intersec’s importance to the safety and security industry has never been greater, we are bringing the best in the industry on board to develop the most relevant and comprehensive event for the industry.”

Alex’s sector experience is second to none, with two decades of defense and security events industry experience and eighteen years as a Senior Officer in the British Military his vast network of relationships across government and business entities will be invaluable.”

His appointment is testament to our commitment to deliver a world-class event that brings strategic value to the industry and meets the needs of every stakeholder, from government entities to sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees.” 

Bringing expectations to reality

The exhibition brings the entire emergency services, security, and safety ecosystem together at one time”

Alex Nicholl, Intersec Exhibition Head, said, “I am excited to be joining the most significant event in our industry.”

“The exhibition brings the entire emergency services, security, and safety ecosystem together at one time and, after limited opportunity to meet in recent times, Intersec’s 23rd edition is set to be the best yet – we have listened to what our stakeholders need and have a ground-breaking event in development that will inspire discussion, collaboration, connections and business that will support them in building a safer and more secure world.”

Intersec, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 16-18 January 2022 under the theme of ‘Uniting the world’s leading industry specialists for the safety & security of future generations.’ 

Addressing the vulnerabilities of the future together

Demonstrating Intersec’s strategic importance to the UAE, long-standing Official Supporters include Dubai Police, Dubai Municipality, Dubai Civil Defence, Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA), and NAFFCO, while additional government partners for 2022 will be announced shortly.

Seen as a nexus for the industry, Intersec will bring together thousands of its most powerful stakeholders for bilateral government and business discussions on mitigating and addressing vulnerabilities of the future.

They will be joined by leading regional and international brands exhibiting the most innovative systems and solutions in a dynamic environment that will enable face-to-face and virtual exchange through interactive roundtables, workshops, and ‘closed-door’ confidential conversations.

Source: www.sourcesecurity.com

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