SMP appoints Managing Director

Security Media Publishing Ltd (SMP) has appointed Tom Reeve as Managing Director with immediate effect. He will take the helm at a key stage in the development of SMP's print and electronic media.

For the past seven years, Tom has been the editor of the company's flagship publication CCTV Image which is published with the CCTV User Group. He has also been an editorial consultant for SMP on its online publications.

"Tom has over 15 years experience in the security industry, as an editor and publisher. He brings a mixture of editorial and commercial knowledge to the job and his appointment underscores our commitment to producing high-quality, reader-driven internet and print products," said company Chairman Frank Kirk.

Peter Mawson, Director of Media, will continue to work on product development but will now enjoy more time to develop strategic global relationships. He commented: "Together, Tom and I will ensure we leverage our brands and respond attentively to readers and advertisers alike. The new structure affords SMP the opportunity to offer developed systems and success measuring tools so our clients can truly gauge the market's reaction to their news."

Tom commented: "Publishing has changed dramatically over the past five years and the challenge for any media company is to deliver the content that readers demand on the platforms of their choosing, whether that be print, web, email, mobile phone or video. SMP is a young company but we have the talent and the drive for rapid innovation which puts us in a favourable position in this highly competitive market."

Meanwhile, SMP is also delighted to announce the appointment of another Tom to the business: Tom Coyne joins as sales executive with immediate effect. He will report to Peter Mawson and work with Media Consultant, Nick Sutton.

For further information, visit www.securitymediapublishing.com or telephone +44(0)1543-250456.

Security Media Publishing is a brand leader in security publishing in the Middle East and in the CCTV industry. It provides print, internet and video marketing services to security companies in the UK and overseas.

Tom Reeve has spent most of his career in security journalism. He started as assistant editor on Security Industry magazine, latter becoming the re-launch editor on Security Management Today when it was merged with Security Industry. Later he launched SecurityPark.net, one of the first web portals for the industry. While at SecurityPark, he launched Security Voice magazine on behalf of the Joint Security Industry Council and was then launch editor on CCTV Image in 2003 with the CCTV User Group.

Contact Tom at 020-8255 5007 or tom.reeve@securitymediapublishing.com.