Meet Graham Venn: The Driving Force Behind PatrolGuard

March 14, 2025

Meet Graham Venn: The Driving Force Behind PatrolGuard

Graham Venn, bringing peace of mind to businesses through innovative and reliable mobile patrol services. With a keen entrepreneurial spirit and an eye for innovation, Graham transformed a vision into reality, building PatrolGuard into a trusted name in mobile security. His journey from humble beginnings to leading a thriving business is a testament to perseverance, strategic thinking, and an unwavering commitment to safety.


A Humble Beginning with Big Ambitions


Born and raised in Portsmouth in the late 1970s, Graham started his professional journey in the travel industry. It didn’t take long for his natural leadership and sales acumen to shine, propelling him to Head of Telesales in Leamington Spa. From there, he took on leading roles in major companies, including a prominent electricity firm, before venturing into entrepreneurship with his own sales agency.


The Rise of PatrolGuard


While navigating the business landscape, Graham identified a crucial gap in the security sector: the need for reliable, professional mobile patrol services. He wanted to provide businesses with a service that ensured their premises were secure, eliminating the stress of worrying whether doors were locked correctly or having to respond to alarms in the middle of the night. With this goal in mind, he founded PatrolGuard in 2008. What started as a vision quickly turned into a full-fledged operation, redefining security solutions for businesses and individuals alike. PatrolGuard takes the stress away, so business owners can focus on what they do best—running their companies.


Growth, Innovation, and Unwavering Commitment


Fast forward to 2020, PatrolGuard operated with just two mobile patrol guards—a modest but dedicated team. But under Graham’s leadership, the company has seen exponential growth. Today, PatrolGuard boasts a robust force of 24 highly trained patrol guards, completing an impressive 80+ patrols and 40 unlocks every night across Leamington Spa, Warwick, Coventry, and surrounding areas in Warwickshire.


The company’s unwavering commitment to safety and reliability has earned the trust of 370 loyal customers, a number that continues to grow. This success is a reflection of Graham’s deep-seated values: integrity, innovation, and an unrelenting focus on customer satisfaction.



A Legacy of Security and Success


Graham Venn’s journey is more than just a success story—it’s an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs. His ability to identify market needs, build a customer-focused business, and lead with vision has positioned PatrolGuard as a trusted name in the security industry.

From a small startup to a thriving security powerhouse, PatrolGuard’s evolution under Graham’s leadership is proof that determination, strategic thinking, and a relentless pursuit of excellence can turn bold ideas into industry-changing realities.


If you're looking for a security partner you can trust, PatrolGuard is the name to remember.


Secure your business, protect what matters, and experience security the PatrolGuard way.

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