Meet the Team

  • Sid Shah

    Managing Director

    Sid brings extensive frontline and executive experience in security management to his role as Managing Director of Blackstone Group Holdings. His career spans the supervision of licensed venues, serving as a Site Supervisor and Operations Coordinator for a major government contract within the Department of Health with 500+ staff and 24/7 coverage, and later leading operations as the General Manager of a rapidly growing security firm.

    Throughout these roles, Sid has developed strong leadership and management capabilities, with a clear focus on robust systems, compliance, and operational consistency. His commitment to structured processes ensures protocols are followed at all times, supporting both service quality and confidence from clients.

    Sid’s philosophy is built on people. He believes maintaining strong relationships with both staff and clients is essential to nurturing healthy, sustainable partnerships. This relationship-driven approach, combined with his operational expertise, underpins the high standards and trusted reputation of Blackstone Group Holdings.

  • Nick Tripoli

    Head of Operations

    Nick fosters a dynamic blend of hospitality experience, gym facility management, and strong sales expertise to his leadership role at Blackstone Group Holdings. His background has shaped a hands-on, detail-driven approach to operations, supported by a strong understanding of system management and process efficiency.

    Nick is deeply relationship-focused, prioritising trust, transparency, and clear communication to build long-term partnerships with clients. He prioritises creating healthy, collaborative working relationships that support long-term success.

    Approachable, strategic, and always forward-thinking, Nick brings a steady hand and an innovative mindset to the future of Blackstone Group Holdings and plays a key role in driving the company towards its high standards and operational excellence.

  • Eddy (Ahmed) El-Mobeid

    Business Development Manager

    With more than a decade of hands-on experience as a qualified boilermaker and fitter, Eddy has built a strong technical foundation across both mobile and fixed plant maintenance environments. His career spans multiple heavy-industry sectors, giving him a deep, practical understanding of operational requirements, workforce needs, and on-site challenges.

    Eddy’s extensive maintenance background - ranging from shutdowns and rapid response work to ongoing mobile and fixed plant support - has shaped a solutions-driven leadership style grounded in real industry experience. His ability to diagnose issues, optimise workflows, and manage high-pressure operations makes him a key driver of service quality and reliability at Blackstone Group.

    In his role as Head of Operations, Eddy combines technical expertise with strong communication and relationship-building skills, ensuring smooth coordination between clients, field teams, and management. Highly regarded for his operational insight and collaborative approach, he is committed to building long-term partnerships and delivering efficient, dependable maintenance outcomes from day one.