Octavian Security - Experts & Thought Leaders

Sukhi Ghuman (back row, centre) and his football team - EvertonSukhi Ghuman, owner and founder of award-winning security company Octavian Security, has fulfilled a life-long dream by taking to the pitch at Everton FC - helping to raise £10,000 for charity in the process. The entrepreneur took part in a special match at Goodison Park organized by Football Aid. Established in 2000, the organization supports the work of charitable and voluntary groups across the UK via its grant making charity Field of Dreams. During the match, Sukhi and his ‘Everton supporting team' of fellow professionals, entrepreneurs and former school and college friends from as far as Southampton, took on a team of Liverpool supporters from all over the UK. With Sukhi's team trailing 0-3, they managed to claw things back at the end of 90 minutes to reach 3-3. Going into extra time, Sukhi led the team to victory, scoring the winning goal in the 91st minute, to end things 4-3. Speaking after the match, lifelong Everton supporter Sukhi said: "Having always been an avid supporter of Everton, it was a very special moment to step out onto the pitch at Goodison Park and was capped off by scoring the winning goal. It was made even more memorable to know that we were helping to support the fantastic work of charities and volunteers across the country at the same time." "This is the second time I've played in a Football Aid match, having taken part in a game at Coventry City's Highfield Lane back in 2000. Giving people like myself the opportunity to play a game they love at such a high profile venue is a great way to raise funds and I would certainly encourage anyone with a love of football to get involved." "As a business, it's important for us to give something back and Octavian Security has always been a company that takes time to support charity work and will always continue to do so." Octavian Security is looking to arrange more games in the East Midlands, in Liverpool and in Southampton.

The deal makes Sam, Maurice and Sukhi equal shareholders in Octavian Security's businessMaurice Kanbar, the famous US entrepreneur, is the latest business visionary to put his weight behind Octavian USA, the US arm of the already well-established UK-based Octavian Security, just two months after Octavian USA received its first stateside contract. The move will see Octavian USA add to its first Tulsa office, with new premises in San Francisco and California.Maurice, the serial entrepreneur, has invested a significant sum into Octavian USA and will now be a joint shareholder with Sukhi Ghuman and Sam Sangha, the inspirational UK business pioneers. He said: "Sam and Sukhi do business like Americans and don't accept limitations. My decision to invest in Octavian USA was an easy one, because there is an enormous appetite for security in the US. I greatly admire Sukhi and Sam's attitude to people development; they both see security as a career choice for employees not simply a minimum wage job and this is reflected in the service provided by Octavian's officers."Maurice's investment into Octavian USA is major coup for the company. He owns 36 patents on various consumer and medical products and he created New York's first multiplex cinema, the Quad Cinema, which was the first movie theatre in Manhattan to have four small auditoriums in one building. In the beverage industry, Kanbar has enjoyed great success as the creator of SKYY Vodka, and also introduced Vermeer Dutch Chocolate Cream Liqueur and most recently has launched Blue Angel Premium Vodka. Octavian USA already provides security services to Kanbar PropertiesMaurice's expertise also extends into the showbiz world. He produced the animated film ‘Hoodwinked!', which grossed over $100m worldwide, and expects to release its sequel ‘Hoodwinked Too!' in early 2011. He also owns a vast portfolio of commercial buildings in Tulsa, Oklahoma, through his company Kanbar Properties, for which Octavian USA already provides security services. As part of the affiliation between the companies, Sukhi Ghuman has assumed the post of Chief Operating Officer of Kanbar Properties.The deal, which makes Sam, Sukhi and Maurice equal shareholders in the business, was put together by Kanbar Property CEO Russ Pollock and Sukhi Ghuman. The board of directors will also include Russ Pollock and Jas Athwal. Maurice met Sam and Sukhi through Russ Pollock when they first launched Octavian USA and was immediately impressed by their drive. In a joint statement Sukhi and Sam said: "We are delighted to have Maurice on board and the influence that will bring. We are looking forward to combining our own successful business philosophies with this proven business titan. Maurice has also told us that the deal includes roles for us in one of his forthcoming films!"Octavian USA was set up in July and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Sukhi and Sam's flamboyant business style saw the company immediately secure a deal to provide security for Kanbar Property's 2 million square feet of office space. In the UK Sukhi Ghuman owns Octavian Security with business partner Kavita Oberoi, and Sam Sangha is the owner of the internationally operating Asiana Limited and the CEO of beer brands Siam Gold and Beijing Gold. This year Sukhi Ghuman's Octavian Security has also launched the Centurion International Audit and secured the Checkport UK aviation security franchise - a security subsidiary of Swissport International. Additionally Sam Sangha has just announced that he has become a Partner in Howzin LLP, a company recently formed and specializing in energy efficient buildings, and products such as solar and other renewable energy sources.In the UK Octavian Security was recently named Britain's 27th fastest growing private company by the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 League Table.

Octavian will manage the entire security of Kanbar's 2 million square feet of office spaceOctavian Security USA, the U.S. arm of UK-based firm Octavian Security, announced it has chosen to establish its USA headquarters in Tulsa, Okla., after landing a prestigious contract with a U.S. property giant. The company, which is run by British entrepreneurs Sukhi Ghuman and Sam Sangha, has seen off U.S. rivals and been awarded a contract by Tulsa developer and property management company Kanbar Properties, to manage the entire security of its 2 million square feet of office space. The contract will see Octavian Security USA providing guard duties, key holding, risk management, concierge services and patrols.  Octavian Security USA, is a unique partnership between Nottingham, UK-based international entrepreneurs, Ghuman and Sangha, with the latter being the owner of the internationally operating Asiana Limited and the CEO of beer brands Siam Gold and Beijing Gold. The pair has impressive plans for growth in the USA and is already poised to announce further contract wins. Sukhi Ghuman says: "Tulsa is a great city with real growth potential in the next 5-10 years through a broad diversification programme. This is why we decided to begin our U.S. operations here. The warmth of the Oklahoma people made it an easy choice!"  The project, which has been 18 months in the making, has been pieced together through intense work and market analysis. Octavian USA was attracted to Tulsa by its competitive business rates and its co-operative, welcoming manner for new businesses - both crucial factors when establishing in the competitive U.S. security market. As Sukhi explains: "It has been a personal dream of mine to apply my business philosophy in the USA and I am delighted to now be in this position. We have received excellent assistance from Kanbar Properties, local business people and the Tulsa Metro Chamber." Octavian Security most recently provided armed security for blue chip dignitaries in East African trouble spotsRocky Bright, Economic Development Project Manager for the Tulsa Metro Chamber, welcomed Octavian: "We are delighted to welcome the Octavian Security USA team to Tulsa and to the state of Oklahoma. Sukhi Ghuman and Sam Sangha have shown great initiative in bringing Octavian to Tulsa and the Chamber looks forward to assisting them in further growth and expansion here." Sam Sangha agreed that locating Octavian Security in Tulsa was an easy decision. He said: "We considered established cities in the USA, but the advantages of Tulsa were so apparent. We aim to create many jobs and to establish new training initiatives to increase the overall skills of operatives in the security and facilities management markets - as Octavian has already done in the UK. We want to make security officers proud of their profession and bring more choice of service for clients procuring security here."Octavian Security USA will be based in First Place Tower, 15 E. Fifth Street. Sukhi will be joined initially by First Vice President Jas Athwal from sister company Octavian UK and Cal Stafford from Tulsa, who has had a distinguished career in law enforcement for both local and federal government and who proudly served in the USMC in Vietnam. Russ Pollock Chief Operating Officer for Kanbar Properties said: "We are delighted to provide this contract to Octavian. We were impressed with their ideologies and energy from the outset. Kanbar as an organization believes in innovation and we welcome the opportunity to work with organizations that mirror our own values. We are looking forward to a long and successful partnership."  "We also welcome Octavian to Tulsa and are confident that this innovative brand will help attract other companies to Tulsa."Maurice Kanbar, CEO of Kanbar added: "I know both Sukhi and Sam and am confident that Octavian will be a success in the USA." This isn't the first time that Sukhi Ghuman has taken his Octavian Security brand offshore, with him previously leading successful ventures in Dubai, Canada and Europe. His business Octavian Security is also operating a successful security auditing business known as Centurion in Spain and most recently provided armed security for blue chip dignitaries in East African trouble spots.  In the UK Octavian Security was recently named Britain's 27th fastest growing private company by the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 League Table.