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James Gilding Appointed Chief Strategy Officer at Kings Secure Technologies

December 1, 2025

Kings Secure Technologies (KST) is delighted to announce the appointment of James Gilding as Chief Strategy Officer, effective 1st December 2025. James will work alongside the Senior Leadership Team, playing a pivotal role in shaping the company’s strategic direction, driving innovation, and supporting continued growth across the Group. In addition, James will be at the forefront of driving the international development of KST’s Software as a Service (SaaS) offering, exploring new overseas channels and forging partnerships to expand the reach of our Quidvis risk management services.

James joins KST following a successful period of consultancy with the business, during which he contributed to AI-enabled automation, digital workflow improvements, and the early scoping of Group-wide process enhancements. His expertise has already helped to standardise, automate and scale key functions throughout the organisation.

With over twenty years’ senior leadership experience in security, facilities management and technology-enabled services, James has a proven track record of leading transformation programmes, integrating acquisitions and developing high-performing operational platforms. He has delivered AI-driven solutions for bid development, content creation, workforce optimisation and operational reporting — skills that will be instrumental as KST continues to innovate.

Bob Forsyth, CEO of Kings Secure Technologies, said: “We are thrilled to welcome James Gilding to the KST executive team. James brings a wealth of experience and a forward-thinking approach that aligns perfectly with our strategic ambitions. His leadership will be key as we continue to invest in digital transformation and expand our presence in the UK and overseas markets.”

James Gilding commented: “I am delighted to be joining Kings Secure Technologies as Chief Strategy Officer. Having supported the Group in a consultancy capacity, I am excited to help shape the long-term strategy and drive further innovation across the business. I look forward to working with Bob and the senior team as we continue to strengthen KST’s position as a leader in security, fire and risk management technology.”

This appointment marks a significant step in KST’s ongoing commitment to excellence, technological advancement and sustainable growth. The company looks forward to the impact James will have in his new role as the business continues to evolve and thrive.

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About the Kings Secure Technologies group of companies

Kings Secure Technologies (KST) is a leading group of companies providing specialist solutions within the Risk, Security and Fire and Life Safety systems sector and operating in a wide range of industries. With our head office based firmly in West Yorkshire and satellite offices in Scotland, the Midlands, East Anglia, London, the South East and South West, we focus on delivering cutting-edge innovative solutions ensuring a full end-to-end risk management approach for our clients.

Our fully-protected and highly-accredited Technology Monitoring Centre (K-SOC), alongside our Compliance & Risk Management solution from Quidvis provide our clients with round-the-clock monitoring and intelligence-led analysis and reporting, actively preventing criminal activity on our clients’ sites.  For more information go to: www.kingsltd.co.uk

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