David Frank

GETTING TOGETHER: Mark Crowther and David Frank
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GETTING TOGETHER: Mark Crowther and David Frank
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Managing director of PPS, Mark Crowther, will become Shield's new operations director, overseeing the combined operation, and will work with Shield's managing director, David Frank.
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Mr Frank said: "As the business has grown and we have expanded our client base to include major organisations such as Network Rail and First Transpennine we have been looking at opening an office in West Yorkshire. "When the opportunity arose to merge with PPS we jumped at the chance.By combining over 50 years of security expertise, we will be able to offer our combined client base a broader service across a larger geographic area." The acquisition will see Shield Security grow from an organisation employing 150 people to one with over 300 employees and a turnover of £8m. The business was established by Mr Frank in Hull in 2002 following a 25-year career in the army.

David Frank Director of Hull-based Shield Security is about to hang up his Army hat - for the second time.

David first retired from the regular Army in 1996 after joining the local regiment, The 1st Battalion the Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire at the age of 15. A 25 year career saw him serve in many locations across the world.

Following his retirement from the army, David used his experience to establish Shield Security, which has since grown into one of Hull's biggest security provider.

Not content with plain clothed civilian life, David joined the Territorial Army as a member of the 3rd Battalion the Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire in 1996 and now after 10 years serving in the TA, David is about to hang up his combat boots on his 50th birthday later this month.

It is not only David who has supported the TA, but Shield as an employer has also been incredibly supportive in employing a number of TA soldiers and allowing them the time and flexibility to train and to attend long tours of duty overseas.

He explained: "Shield has been proud to support its staff who generously give their time voluntarily to the TA, especially now that the regular army relies heavily on the TA to carry out many responsibilities.

"As a company we understand the role of the TA and have tried to be supportive by giving our employees time off when required and by keeping their jobs open for them whilst they have served on tours of duty.

David's dedication to the army was recognised in 2005 when he met Tony Blair at No. 10 Downing Street to be presented with a certificate in recognition of Shield Security's support to the government and the army. David also received the prestigious Lord Lieutenant's Certificate, an honour which ranks directly below an MBE. David received the accolade for 35 years of service in both the Army and the Territorial Army.

He continued: "I have been proud to serve my country as a member of both the Army and Territorial Army however, after 35 years of service I felt it was the right time to retire."

David Frank, Director of Shield Security, explained: "As the business has grown we felt it was imperative that we had high standards of health and safety practices in place.