Director’s Bio — Raymond Mason
Founder & Director, Centurion Guards
A Lifetime Dedicated to Protecting the World’s Most Influential People and Leading Organisations
I’m Raymond Mason, Founder and Director of Centurion Guards, and for more than 40 years, I’ve operated at the highest levels of private security—protecting high‑net‑worth individuals, global brands, royalty, and public figures across London, the UK, and worldwide.
I established Centurion Guards with a clear mission: to deliver executive‑level protection that is proactive, highly trained, and genuinely capable of preventing threats before they occur.
Professional Expertise Built Over Four Decades
- Martial arts and boxing
- Bodybuilding and strength conditioning
- Control‑and‑restraint training at Broadmoor High Security Hospital
- Anti‑ambush and anti‑kidnap driving techniques
- IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) certified — passed on the first attempt
I am a highly skilled, situationally aware driver and security professional, trained to operate in high‑pressure environments where seconds matter and hesitation is costly.
Leadership in Complex Security Environments
For 11 years, I served as Head of Security for a large organisation in Walthamstow, East London—one of the most diverse and demanding roles of my career. My responsibilities included:
- Door supervision
- Close protection
- Crowd management
- Cash‑in‑transit
- Event security
- VIP and executive transportation
This role required constant adaptability, rapid decision‑making, and the ability to manage unpredictable, high‑risk situations with calm precision.
What Decades of Real‑World Security Have Taught Me
Through thousands of hours on the ground, several truths have become clear:
Police response times are often too slow
to protect families during real‑time threats.
Physical capability matters
I was frequently asked by police to assist with escorting detained suspects.
Many “security experts” are exposed only when a real incident occurs,
as seen in the George W. Bush shoe‑throwing incident and the David Cameron jogger breach.
Situational awareness is everything.
A trained professional detects and neutralises threats before the public even notices them.
High achievers are prime targets,
often without adequate protection.
Homeowners can face prosecution
if they use excessive force without understanding the law.
Criminals actively target successful individuals,
assuming they are unprotected.
These experiences shaped the standards and operational philosophy of Centurion Guards.
Clients & Organisations Protected
My work has included assignments for:
- Multiple branches of the Saudi Royal Family
- Harpo Productions (Oprah Winfrey)
- High‑profile figures, including Luther Vandross, Gary Lineker, and Hezekiah Walker
- Audi
- Bentley Motors
- Hugo Boss
- Laura Ashley
- Selfridges
- Lillywhite’s
- Harvey Nicholes
- M&S
- Sainsbury’s
- Timberland
- Puma
- The Science Museum
These clients trust Centurion Guards because we deliver protection that is discreet, proactive, and uncompromising.
My Personal Hiring Standard
I have one rule when selecting security personnel:
If I didn’t trust my own family’s safety in their hands, I would not hire them.
This ensures every Centurion Guards operative meets the highest standards of capability, awareness, and professionalism.
Centurion Guards Ltd
Executive security services across London, the UK, and the EU. Ex‑military and ex‑special forces bodyguards for HNWIs, celebrities, and royalty. Emergency deployment within hours. Guard dogs, mobile patrols, elite event security, and luxury retail protection.