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Mark Sangster, Managing Director
Born in District Six, Mark attended the Zonnebloem Boys Practicing School until his family was relocated to the Cape Flats. He completed his high school career at the South Peninsula High School in Diep River. In 1980 he joined the Cape Town Traffic Service and advanced rapidly through the ranks to become the youngest ever Traffic Manager in 1997.
Mark is a well-known and respected specialist in local government policing. During his 26-year career he held senior management and director positions with the City of Cape Town. In 1999 he was promoted to Director of Protection Services and in 2001 he became the first ever Chief of the Cape Town City Police, a position he held until May 2005.
He was a member of the Minister of Community Safety’s Strategic Advisory Committee for a number of years and has served on several local, provincial and national steering committees within the field of law enforcement. He has presented numerous papers at national conferences and has become a recognised authority on crime prevention.
Mark also has a strong academic background and holds two national diplomas and three university degrees, including a Masters Degree in Management from the University of Stellenbosch.
Socially, Mark enjoys both running and cycling. He was Chairperson of the Spartan Harriers Athletic Club and has completed 14 marathons and 50 half marathons.
Born in District Six, Mark attended the Zonnebloem Boys Practicing School until his family was relocated to the Cape Flats. He completed his high school career at the South Peninsula High School in Diep River. In 1980 he joined the Cape Town Traffic Service and advanced rapidly through the ranks to become the youngest ever Traffic Manager in 1997.
Mark is a well-known and respected specialist in local government policing. During his 26-year career he held senior management and director positions with the City of Cape Town. In 1999 he was promoted to Director of Protection Services and in 2001 he became the first ever Chief of the Cape Town City Police, a position he held until May 2005.
He was a member of the Minister of Community Safety’s Strategic Advisory Committee for a number of years and has served on several local, provincial and national steering committees within the field of law enforcement. He has presented numerous papers at national conferences and has become a recognised authority on crime prevention.
Mark also has a strong academic background and holds two national diplomas and three university degrees, including a Masters Degree in Management from the University of Stellenbosch.
Socially, Mark enjoys both running and cycling. He was Chairperson of the Spartan Harriers Athletic Club and has completed 14 marathons and 50 half marathons.
Jeremy Horner, Business Development
Jeremy completed his schooling at Milton Boys High in Bulawayo and in 1977 he joined the British South Africa Police, serving in various posts throughout Matabeleland.
In 1982 he left to pursue a career in the private security industry in South Africa. The following year he joined A.J. Gray Security Services as a security manager and in 1995 he was appointed to the Board of Directors of Gray Security Services, Western Cape. During this time he was responsible for a large portfolio of clients including many blue chip and listed organizations.
In 2002 Jeremy was in charge of the establishment of the company’s Coastal Marketing Division, which he ran successfully for two further years. After serving the company for 22 years, he left to join Orbis Security Solutions.
He is well versed in the application of total security solutions and is an active member of the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS), the South African Facilities Management Association (SAFMA) and the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA).
Jeremy is a keen cyclist and has completed five Argus Cycle Tours. He is also an enthusiastic dragon boat paddler.
Jeremy completed his schooling at Milton Boys High in Bulawayo and in 1977 he joined the British South Africa Police, serving in various posts throughout Matabeleland.
In 1982 he left to pursue a career in the private security industry in South Africa. The following year he joined A.J. Gray Security Services as a security manager and in 1995 he was appointed to the Board of Directors of Gray Security Services, Western Cape. During this time he was responsible for a large portfolio of clients including many blue chip and listed organizations.
In 2002 Jeremy was in charge of the establishment of the company’s Coastal Marketing Division, which he ran successfully for two further years. After serving the company for 22 years, he left to join Orbis Security Solutions.
He is well versed in the application of total security solutions and is an active member of the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS), the South African Facilities Management Association (SAFMA) and the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA).
Jeremy is a keen cyclist and has completed five Argus Cycle Tours. He is also an enthusiastic dragon boat paddler.
Ian McGavin, Finance
After attending school in Kenya and later Pietermaritzburg, Ian completed his B.Com at the University of Natal. He worked in the Internal Audit Division of Caltex Oil (SA) for four years, before spending close to a decade in the manufacturing industry in both Johannesburg and Cape Town.
In 1988 Ian joined Gray Security Services, Western Cape as Financial Manager. This career move coincided with a growth phase in the company, and he became responsible for maintaining financial control and discipline as the company expanded up the coast and later into Africa.
In 1997 he was appointed to the Main Board of Gray Security Services – at this stage arguably the most successful private security company in South Africa. As Group Financial Director, his key responsibilities included balancing business performance with accounting, governance, risk and audit compliance.
Ian’s most valuable experiences during this period included the expansion of Gray Security into Africa, establishing the financial infrastructure of the operation in America and overseeing the UK subsidiary company. A further highlight was the successful listing of Gray Security Services (Pty) Ltd on the JSE in March 1999.
After the acquisition by Securicor (2000) and merger with Group 4 Falck (2004), he decided to join Orbis Security Solutions in 2005.
Ian enjoys outdoor sports, having played league squash and completed three Duzi Canoe Marathons, as well as 18 Argus Cycle Tours.
After attending school in Kenya and later Pietermaritzburg, Ian completed his B.Com at the University of Natal. He worked in the Internal Audit Division of Caltex Oil (SA) for four years, before spending close to a decade in the manufacturing industry in both Johannesburg and Cape Town.
In 1988 Ian joined Gray Security Services, Western Cape as Financial Manager. This career move coincided with a growth phase in the company, and he became responsible for maintaining financial control and discipline as the company expanded up the coast and later into Africa.
In 1997 he was appointed to the Main Board of Gray Security Services – at this stage arguably the most successful private security company in South Africa. As Group Financial Director, his key responsibilities included balancing business performance with accounting, governance, risk and audit compliance.
Ian’s most valuable experiences during this period included the expansion of Gray Security into Africa, establishing the financial infrastructure of the operation in America and overseeing the UK subsidiary company. A further highlight was the successful listing of Gray Security Services (Pty) Ltd on the JSE in March 1999.
After the acquisition by Securicor (2000) and merger with Group 4 Falck (2004), he decided to join Orbis Security Solutions in 2005.
Ian enjoys outdoor sports, having played league squash and completed three Duzi Canoe Marathons, as well as 18 Argus Cycle Tours.
Stuart Wragg, Operations
Stuart was born in Northern KwaZulu-Natal and completed his schooling there before moving to Cape Town in 1984 to join the South African Marines. He served as an officer for six years until he left to join the private security industry.
Stuart’s first position was with a company specialising in Special Investigations, which gave him valuable experience in this area and the opportunity to interact with a wide range of security companies and businesses.
He joined Gray Security Services in 1995, extending his experience further in diverse environments ranging from shopping centres to residential estates and corporate properties.
He received the ASIS qualification of CPP (Certified Protection Professional) in 1999 and in 2001 specialised in campus protection at a premier tertiary institution in the Western Cape. He represented his company at CAMPROSA (Campus Protection Association of Southern Africa) and on two occasions delivered papers at annual conferences.
In 2005, he left the services of G4S whilst holding the position of Regional Manager, to join Orbis Security Solutions.
Stuart is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys hiking, surfing and martial arts.
Stuart was born in Northern KwaZulu-Natal and completed his schooling there before moving to Cape Town in 1984 to join the South African Marines. He served as an officer for six years until he left to join the private security industry.
Stuart’s first position was with a company specialising in Special Investigations, which gave him valuable experience in this area and the opportunity to interact with a wide range of security companies and businesses.
He joined Gray Security Services in 1995, extending his experience further in diverse environments ranging from shopping centres to residential estates and corporate properties.
He received the ASIS qualification of CPP (Certified Protection Professional) in 1999 and in 2001 specialised in campus protection at a premier tertiary institution in the Western Cape. He represented his company at CAMPROSA (Campus Protection Association of Southern Africa) and on two occasions delivered papers at annual conferences.
In 2005, he left the services of G4S whilst holding the position of Regional Manager, to join Orbis Security Solutions.
Stuart is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys hiking, surfing and martial arts.