Our team

Entrepreneur Joachim Ritter founded the company in 1994, having seen an opportunity to provide an innovative service in an industry very much set in its ways. A strong believer that a motivated team is key for a company to excel, he created the current structure to consistently provide the best tailored solutions to Interr’s clients.

Roderick worked for many years in senior management within high-end International retail brands. In 1998, Roderick joined Joachim Ritter to become a founding Director of the interr brand, supplying a guarding solution that addressed the very specific demands of the retail environment. This approach was an instant success and, with a dynamic management team experienced in security, customer service and retail, the company very quickly began to gain a reputation for quality and a high standard of service.

With 30 years of senior operational experience, Mick joined the company in 2001. He has been instrumental in re-structuring and streamlining its management team and infrastructure to ensure a holistic yet specific service delivery. Mick’s experience and knowledge of the security sector have been key to the growth of our business, together with his eye for detail and a true understanding of our clients’ requirements.

Yolande has worked in the retail sector since 1993 and joined Interr in 2014. During this time she has held a number of senior management positions in both Monsoon and Oasis and knows first-hand what an excellent security service should look like. Yolande oversees all standards, training, team placement and performance within her sector, ensuring our clients receive the very best service delivery.

Christopher qualified in 2000 with one of the top 10 accountancy firms. After specialising in small/medium sized company accounts, he moved into the field of business strategy including budgeting, management reporting and advising on accounting software and installations. Christopher has been instrumental in ensuring the company’s growth strategy is achieved. Christopher was appointed to the Board of Directors in May 2010.

Elena initially started her career with Interr in 2014 and has a lot of experience within retail and security in managing Human Resources, compliance and auditing, development of procedure and policies, TUPE as well as any contractual and legal regulations. Elena and her team support the company in relation to advice on employment law, permits, SIA, maintaining policies and procedures, recruitment and developing training and compliance across the business.

With more than 25 years of global security leadership experience, Bill joined the company in 2024. Bill has spent his career orchestrating comprehensive global security programs, strategies, and policies for some of the most iconic and recognizable companies in the world. As the President of interr U.S. he is leading the expansion of the company in the United States to further bridge the gaps between traditional security practices and cutting-edge technology innovations for our growing clientele.

Mateusz joined interr in 2017 and has progressed through a range of operational and technical leadership roles. Starting in the UK SOC, he developed strong foundations in security operations before transitioning to Systems & Projects to manage platforms and deliver high-impact technical solutions. As Intelligence & Security Operations Director, Mat is responsible for the global oversight of all Security Operations Centers and systems, aligning people, process, and technology across the business to deliver robust security outcomes.

Ben is a highly skilled Director who comes from the High Court Enforcement career, with a lot of experience in crime prevention and risk management. Ben is also Fellow of the Institute of Paralegals and holds a Degree in Business Law. Ben has an invaluable amount of knowledge and experience when advising our clients on these aspects as well as building strong and lasting relationships.

Candice joined interr in 2018 with 8 years of previous experience in top-level business environments. She has a broad knowledge of financial practices, including budget handling, financial forecasting, reconciliations of accounts and payroll. Candice and her team manage all finance and payroll aspects of the our company, which include daily control and management of the finance department, regular reviews of profit and loss, completion of payroll and pension, and client-specific accruals and company assets.