How we work

WESG is a not-for-profit organisation, formally constituted as an Unincorporated Association.  Membership of WESG, may be either “Full’ or as an “Associate.”  WESG’s current membership including associates, consists of a mix of landowners and Business Improvement Districts (BID’s) and one property asset management company.  All members make a financial contribution to WESG which funds exercises, projects and the employment of consultant advisors. WESG is run by a Management Committee, which consists of a Chair and five members with the consultants in attendance. WESG will meet formally four times per year whilst also facilitating events in the interim, such as briefings or exercises.  A programme of work and budget will be agreed annually and progress on both areas will be reported at each meeting. 

Our Consultants

Michael Wood

Michael is a former senior police officer, who was responsible for protective security across London as part of the Met’s Specialist Operations Command.  With direct responsibility for Parliamentary and Aviation security as well as specialist security assets, he worked with counter-terrorism colleagues to improve the protection of key sites against potential attacks across the capital.  He now runs his own security consultancy and provides risk management services addressing threats in the public and private environment.

Simon Brooker

Simon is a former senior police officer, who was responsible for public order events across London, as operational lead for planning, resourcing and delivery of policing services inc protests, football, sporting and festival events. Simon was on the command team for some of the Met’s most significant events; Queens Funeral & Kings Coronation and event commander at Wembley, Stamford Bridge & The Emirates. Simon previously oversaw the delivery of neighbourhood policing provision in three central London boroughs including Westminster. Simon now provides consultancy services in risk management, security and public safety all through stakeholder engagement.

Sarah Dever

Sarah is a former Counter Terrorism Security Advisor from the Met’s Specialist Operations Command, responsible for ensuring protective security measures are implemented across some of London’s biggest crowded places. Sarah has worked in counter terrorism units locally with the Metropolitan Police Service and nationally with Counter Terrorism Policing. Sarah now runs her own independent security consultancy providing counter terrorism advice and risk assessments to improve a business’s security posture against the threat of terrorism.