Team
Profitable growth through customer success, reinvestment and continuous improvement.
Our Team
Established over a decade ago, Onyx Fire & Security are a highly reputable fire and smoke protection company.
Stemming from a diverse background, we have gained leading experience in various industries, including healthcare, construction and retail. We have developed unparalleled knowledge and expertise in designing leading fire and safety solutions to meet the demands of all types of buildings.
With professionalism and knowledge being imperative for our business, we pride ourselves on having knowledgeable teams who deliver projects efficiently and on time with high-quality solutions.
Our Executive Leadership Team
Joseph Mason
Managing Director
Joseph founded Onyx in 2008 with a clear vision to become the leading provider of fire and security through professionalism, trust, reliability and focus on customer experience. Understanding client requirements is key to his success.
He is a firm believer that people are essential to the success of the business and is actively involved in the personal and professional growth and development of his teams.
The culture at Onyx is one of collaboration and inclusion and this ethos is extended to how we work with our clients.
Barry Westgate
Head of Sales & Marketing
As Head of Sales and Marketing, Barry takes a customer experience approach, placing the client at the centre of our thinking.
With over 20 years of industry leading knowledge of security systems gained whilst holding senior management positions at global security firms Zenitel and Commend. He has an exceptional track record in building, developing and leading high-performance teams.
Barry’s remit covers multiple functions from sales management, business development, strategic partnerships, channels and strategy, sales operations and marketing across our core sectors.
Andrew Walker
Head of Commercial and Finance
As part of Onyx’s Leadership Team responsible for setting company strategy, Andrew leads financial management and oversees commercial policies formulation.
Andrew has over 30 years’ Financial and Commercial experience primarily gained within the Oil & Gas Industry in the U.K., North Africa, and the Middle East. For the last 20 plus years, he has held senior management positions at well-established multi-disciplinary companies such as Repsol & Eni Oil.
His extensive experience includes contract negotiations, bid preparation, financial compliance, and company acquisitions in Oil & Gas, Electrical Contracting and the Fire Safety Industry, where he has contributed to delivering substantial projects within a widened and more diversified client base, leading to new business opportunities.
