Rob Dyson has been appointed as the new Business Crime Manager for Cityco.

This is a new role, which has been created as part of the company's ongoing commitment to Cityco's Business Crime Package, which offers city centre businesses access to a range of training and resources to help reduce crime and its associated costs.

Rob brings with him considerable experience as a Crime Manager and has been a key player in the retail security industry for the last 18 years. His achievements include being instrumental in the development of both the Business Information Crime System (BICS) and NBIS National Information Business System (NBIS).

The appointment was welcomed by Gordon Reid, chief executive of Cityco; "I am delighted that we have appointed a Business Crime Manager of the calibre, capability and competence of Rob Dyson. He brings nearly two decades of experience and leadership in crime initiatives and is a welcomed addition to the Cityco team."

Rob, who worked for the Bolton Business Crime Partnership, started on Monday 30th March 2009.

Click here for more information about Cityco's Business Crime Package