First Class Honours in Risk and Security Management for GSTS

GSTS Chief Executive Officer Gareth Conlon has graduated with First Class Honours in Risk and Security Management. He completed the BSc (Hons) at the University of Portsmouth. It marks a proud personal milestone and a genuine team celebration.

Earning the degree was no small task. Gareth studied while running a business, leading a team and, above all, being a husband and dad. As a result, the achievement reflects real commitment across several busy years. A first-class result on top of those demands makes it all the more impressive.

“Completing a degree alongside everything else has had its challenges,”

Gareth said.

“A massive thank you to my family for the support, patience and sacrifices along the way. Having them there with me at graduation made the day even more special.”

The University of Portsmouth degree is designed for people already working in security. That made it a strong fit alongside the day job.

Risk and Security Management in practice

The qualification complements years of hands-on experience in Risk and Security Management. At GSTS, risk, safety, security and resilience are never academic ideas. Instead, they shape how the team protects its people, its clients and the communities it serves every day.

For GSTS clients, that blend matters. A leader who understands Risk and Security Management in theory and practice can plan with more confidence.

Because of that, combining operational knowledge with academic study has real value. It has sharpened how Gareth approaches leadership, risk and decision-making. It also strengthens the thinking behind the values GSTS works to every day.

“I’m proud of the result,”

Gareth added.

“But I’m even more proud of what it represents.”

This kind of continued learning sits at the heart of how GSTS operates. The team believes strong security starts with people who keep developing their skills and knowledge. Well done to Gareth on a fantastic result. It is exactly the kind of milestone the whole team is delighted to celebrate. It is a proud day for everyone at GSTS.