Satia Rai, CEO of IPSA, has broken new ground for LGBTQ+ inclusion by founding the Security Industry’s first Pride Marching Group at London Pride. She organized company-wide briefings and storytelling sessions to inspire allyship and expanded industry representation at Pride events. Externally, Satia advocates for LGBTQ+ inclusion through media appearances, panel discussions, and advisory roles with LGBTQ+ nonprofits. Her lived experience as a woman of color and LGBTQ+ leader drives her commitment to breaking barriers and fostering intersectional inclusion. Recognized for her advocacy, Satia’s leadership transforms workplaces and communities into spaces of belonging and empowerment.
Satia is a multi-award-winning leader, recognized by Security Journal UK as one of the Top 25 UK Security Industry Influencers.




