About Us
A message from the Managing Director.
Hello my name is Mick Taylor and I am the managing director of Taylor Made Securities Ltd.
I would like to welcome you to our website and present to you our totally unique Executive Protection services.
Taylor Made Securities was developed in 2012 to provide a specialist security service which was focused exclusively at the Close and Executive Protection Industry.
We recognised very early on that there was a vital need for a higher tier specialist security provider that worked exclusively in various Close Protection roles within the VIP and Corporate sector.
Taylor Made Securities is a quintessentially British company of great integrity. Our services are totally unique and our methods of operation and way of thinking are portrayed by our company name.
Together with our carefully handpicked and experienced security advisors, offer a bespoke security solution to our clients, providing complete peace of mind whether at home, on business or abroad.
As a company we are focused upon the protection of life, the protection of our clients, their families, businesses, reputation and assets.
Our clients are from many backgrounds and industries, and although completely confidential, include; Royal Families, High net worth individuals, Persons within the Entertainment industry and Asset Management companies.
Since our inception, we have gained accreditation to multiple SIA Product Scheme certifications via the British Standards Institution. These can be found on our accreditation page.
I would personally like to thank you for taking the time to visit our website and do hope you have found all the information that you need. If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Yours Sincerely
Mick Taylor
Managing Director
Our Team
Our management team is made up of highly trained and experienced individuals and together bring a combined knowledge of over 70 years. Each of our management team have extensive backgrounds across a variety of security provisions within the Private Security Industry, ranging from Specialist Event Security to Celebrity and VIP protection.
Mick Taylor - Managing Director
Mick Taylor is the Managing Director of Taylor Made Securities Ltd.
He developed Taylor Made Securities in 2012 with the aim of creating a professional and approachable Security and Risk Management company. Since then Mick has collectively seen the implementation of various SIA Product Scheme certifications.
As Managing Director, Mick is responsible for the overall running of the company and oversees the management of large projects and operations, as well as liaising with clients internationally.
Ian Parke - Operations Manager
Ian Parke joined Taylor Made Securities in 2015 having a wealth of experience and knowledge within the Private Security Industry.
He enjoyed many years working in various security related roles and as a result of this has gained an impressive and diverse set of skills in security management and operations.
Ian brings with him a focused approach to detail and is responsible for overseeing operations and staff deployment throughout the company.
Kevin Horak - Security Consultant
Kevin Horak is a former Close and Executive Protection specialist with over 20 years experience. He ran his own bodyguarding company for 17 years and was responsible for hundreds of private sector security operations domestically and internationally. He worked extensively with Royalty, the corporate sector, ‘A‘ list celebrities and politicians.
His company was the approved security supplier for The World Music Awards and also trained over 1000 Close Protection Operatives enabling them to apply for their license.
He has written two versions of his book “The New Bodyguard” and nowadays consults for Taylor Made Securities and writes full time.
Tony Bates - Close Protection Instructor
Tony Bates is the Head Close Protection instructor at Taylor Made Securities Ltd. He joined the company in 2018 upon the opening of our Training Division.
He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the Private Security Industry and has carried out Close Protection operations and training in the United Kingdom, Macedonia and Serbia.
Having a background of over 24 years within Close Protection, Tony now passes on his knowledge and expertise to students entering the industry.