Tribute by Anders Wallin

A tribute by Anders Wallin, Retired ex Personnel Director Group 4 and Group Human Resource Director Global Solutions.

I first met Philip at his father’s 60th birthday at Blommerod in Sweden.  It was a memorable experience meeting the family on this occasion.  A number of years later after having joined the Securitas group, as the business was then called, I contacted Philip about a job opportunity in England. 

I remember when he showed me around Farncombe House in 1974 driving a white Cooper S car and how he assisted my wife and I when we arrived in England to start my work with Group 4.

My Group 4 experience has been an extraordinary life experience, having spent some 34 years with the business.  The work experience around Philip, which I was party to, was eventful and most enjoyable.  His vision and determination to go where he wanted to go has been an experience which I will never forget.   He had an ability to make things happen which normally wouldn't. 

He also had an exceptional ability to build and retain a team of exceptional business talent which has given me, and I am sure many of my ex-colleagues, great enjoyment and reward over the years.  I for one would not be able to enjoy my retirement as I now can without having been part of what Philip created. 

Philip - I thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of your business, for having been able to work with you in person on a number of projects and for having been able to work with the very exceptional team you built around you. 

I will always remember you and will always be grateful for what you did for me.