The International Professional Security Association (IPSA) is determined to support and be available for all the front-line members. With the launch of its new app and the free membership offer, IPSA is now taking a huge step towards expanding its membership in India.
IPSA has announced the appointment of Jitendra Shukla CCSMS, CCPS AA. IPSA as the IPSA Alliance Ambassador for India. Along with a post-nominal, the role fetches many responsibilities and important undertakings which are in sync with IPSA’s core missions and values.
The IPSA AA will be expected to raise the importance and criticality of the front-line teams with the clients, end users and wider industry. One of the goals to be achieved by the role would be to encourage the ongoing professionalism of the sector in India through the membership of a professional body like IPSA and training enhancements.
Apart from working closely with the IPSA Chair and CE, the AA will also provide feedback on local market trends or regional specifics that need to be captured within the IPSA organization. They will monitor international situations related to the AA region and IPSA.
Jitendra Shukla IPSA Alliance Ambassador for India
“I am extremely honoured by the role bestowed on me by IPSA and I would like to thank the Chair and CE for that. As India AA IPSA I will strive to get us the due recognition as a professional body for the security industry. IPSA should be a common platform or a single voice for improving the service standards and infrastructure required for us to deliver world class services and at the same time enhance the lifestyle of the security practitioners. IPSA will be able to deliver this by imparting world class training and certification. I am counting on my colleagues who are the leaders in the security industry to help IPSA achieve the goals”
With the introduction of an AA, IPSA’s vision is to represent all front-line personnel and companies, and promote diversity, inclusion, training, mentoring and career development. By providing representation and working closely with the sety companies to raise the standards and encourage professionalism, IPSA aims to give ‘One Voice’ to the private security industry.
Simon Pears, Chairman of IPSA said, “IPSA continues to gather strength and represent our frontline membership. India is part of this growth and continues on the journey to raise the professionalism of the sector. Jitendra Shukla has a wealth of industry experience and understands the market and growth opportunities and I am proud that he has agreed to be the IPSA Ambassador for India and be part of the exciting journey ahead.”
Jitendra’s experience and passion for the industry makes him the perfect candidate for the role. He specializes in corporate security management which entails staffing and training, business analytics, operations, vendor management, emergency protocols and disaster management. Prior to working within the private security sector Jitendra was a member of the Indian Air Force and is a trained commando. He has extensive knowledge of security regulations and is instrumental in ensuring the alignment of security solutions with the local regulations. He has built a network of key contacts within security and other industries. With his connections and expertise, Jitendra will be playing a pivotal role in empowering the front-line security teams of India.
“I am extremely honoured by the role bestowed on me by IPSA and I would like to thank the Chair and CE for that. As India AA IPSA I will strive to get us the due recognition as a professional body for the security industry. IPSA should be a common platform or a single voice for improving the service standards and infrastructure required for us to deliver world class services and at the same time enhance the lifestyle of the security practitioners. IPSA will be able to deliver this by imparting world class training and certification. I am counting on my colleagues who are the leaders in the security industry to help IPSA achieve the goals,” said Jitendra.
Simon Pears Chairman of IPSA
“IPSA continues to gather strength and represent our front-line membership. India is part of this growth and continues on the journey to raise the professionalism of the sector. Jitendra Shukla has a wealth of industry experience and understands the market and growth opportunities and I am proud that he has agreed to be the IPSA Ambassador for India and be part of the exciting journey ahead”
The International Professional Security Association (IPSA) is a membership body for individuals and companies working in security and associated roles.
The Association was formed more than 60 years ago to ensure professionalism in the management of security operations. IPSA is an established and recognised worldwide professional organization and provides, in accordance with growing demand, a specialised unrivalled service to industry/ commerce. There are no geographical boundaries in operation and the highest technical standards are stringently applied in all our dealings. The Association operates within the framework of fourteen regions which includes many overseas countries.
