Tim Greenwell (Squire PB) – Learnings from a decade at Southampton FC & look towards the future

The ESSMA Safety & Security Workshop in Copenhagen also highlighted the growing importance of governance, planning, and team culture in stadium safety. Drawing on real-life experience from Southampton FC, the session demonstrated how safety performance depends on more than just systems and procedures. Participants gained valuable insights into how strong leadership, clear structures, and cross-functional collaboration can strengthen operations in an increasingly complex environment. The key message was clear: effective safety starts with people, processes, and a culture that places safety at the heart of decision-making.