General Sir Alistair Irwin KCB CBE MA FCMI FInstCPD boasts over 35 years of military experience, culminating his career as Adjutant General – the Army Board member responsible for all personnel matters throughout the British Army.
Irwin’s extensive operational and managerial experience includes a term serving as General Officer commanding Northern Ireland as well as numerous other appointments involving direct communication with ministers, senior officers and top military and civilian officials around the world.
During his career, Sir Alistair has dealt with the highest levels of Government and has worked in close co-operation with the police service, the security services and other organisations on a range of issues. His broad expertise ranges from strategic planning and Human Resources through to international relations and equipment procurement.
The Black Watch in Northern Ireland
Irwin joined The Black Watch in 1970 after graduating from St Andrew’s University in Political Economy. He’s the third generation of his family to have served in the Regiment in modern times. His military career took him to many parts of the world and often to Northern Ireland. He commanded 1st Battalion The Black Watch in Northern Ireland, Edinburgh and West Berlin.
General Irwin is chairman of The Christina Mary Hendrie Trust and Honorary Colonel of Tayforth Universities Officer Training Corps. He’s a member of the Royal Company of Archers (Queen’s Bodyguard for Scotland), and an occasional lecturer on international relations and leadership. Irwin is a published author on military theory and history, and has written book reviews for The Spectator magazine.
Sir Alistair currently serves as president of the Royal British Legion (Scotland), Veterans Scotland, the Earl Haig Fund for Scotland and the Officer’s Association. He’s also a member of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and chairman of its Audit Committee.
Speaking about Sir Alistair’s Eruma CEO Wayne Money said: “We’re extremely pleased to welcome Sir Alistair to Eruma. His many years of military experience have provided him with expertise in the application and management of counter-terrorism operations. Through Sir Alistair’s skill and experience in dealing with top security officials both at home and abroad, the Board believes he will prove to be an invaluable asset in building the success of Eruma and its security products. We look forward to working with him and benefiting from his insights.”
More information on… Eruma plc
Incorporated in March 2005 and listed on AIM, Eruma plc is the holding company for Security Blinds and Illuminex.
Security Blinds is a leading manufacturer of physical security systems in the UK. Servicing both the public and commercial sectors, the patented Secur(TM) system provides clients with protection against theft and forced entry. The system also gives businesses and institutions the opportunity to take proactive steps to address the modern threat of terrorism. It has passed stringent testing requirements to win endorsement from the Home Office, the Association of Chief Police Officers, leading banks and local authorities.
Illuminex is a supplier and distributor of intelligent emergency lighting systems. Solid-state systems aim to provide superior performance while reducing costs to businesses and the environment.
