Our Team

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Apex Guardian Services Founders & Leadership team

Scott Winn-Vave

Scott Winn-Vave

Managing Director
Scott has spent nearly two decades working across every level of the private security industry. From Sydney's most demanding venues and residential buildings to close personal protection for celebrities and ultra-high net worth individuals, he has operated at the sharp end of the industry throughout his career. Before founding Apex, he managed operations for one of Australia's fastest growing security companies, overseeing more than 250 guards and serving as the primary contact for complex, solutions focused clients.

Born and raised in Sydney, Scott grew up around the industry through family connections in the police force. Security was never something he fell into. It was always where he was heading. What drove him to start Apex was a frustration he kept running into: companies that positioned themselves as premium operators but delivered the same impersonal, volume driven service as everyone else. He wanted to build something genuinely different. A company where the directors are personally involved in every assignment, where clients are hand picked rather than just accumulated, and where the standard of service never slips because the people responsible for it are always present.

Scott believes the best security barely feels like security at all, particularly for private families and individuals who want to feel safe without feeling managed.
Dejan Tomic

Dejan Tomic

Executive Director
Dejan brings a rare combination of operational precision and executive leadership to Apex Guardian. He spent years working across major security companies in Australia, most recently as General Manager, a role that gave him a complete view of how large scale security operations function, and where they consistently fall short. His client work has spanned some of Australia's most prominent individuals, families, and public figures.

Originally from Serbia, Dejan relocated to Australia in his late teens. He grew up in a family shaped by military service, in an environment where discipline, situational awareness and composure under pressure were simply part of life. That foundation carries through in everything he does at Apex, from the way operations are structured to the standards he holds every guard accountable to.

He and Scott founded Apex on a conviction they both share: that most security companies lose their edge the moment they prioritise growth over quality. Dejan's role is to make sure that never happens here. He oversees compliance, accounts, and the operational framework that keeps every client's experience consistent, precise, and built on the standard Apex was founded on.
Tim Salutos

Tim Salutos

Head of Operations (Australia)
Tim joined Apex Guardian as Head of Operations Australia, stepping into a role that sits at the centre of everything the business delivers day to day. He oversees operational activity across all sites and clients, managing rosters, coordinating personnel and maintaining the kind of consistent standards that Apex was built on. What Tim brings to the role is a combination of organisation and people skills that is harder to find than most expect in this industry. He is the central point of contact for both clients and guards, which means he has to be responsive, solutions focused and calm when things need resolving quickly. Clients do not have to chase anyone down. Tim is already across it. He is still growing into the full scope of the role, and that is deliberate. Scott and Dejan have invested in Tim because they see someone who takes accountability seriously and genuinely cares about the outcome on every shift. The plan is simple: as Apex grows across Australia, Tim grows with it.

Led by Experience, Defined by Precision

At Apex Guardian Services, leadership is not distant, it is personal. With over three decades of combined experience, our two directors are directly involved in every assignment. This director led approach ensures accountability, discretion, and an unmatched level of care for our principals.

Our expertise spans executive protection, personal bodyguards, residential and strata security, concierge services, protective driving, and construction site security. This breadth of knowledge allows us to provide tailored solutions that adapt to the unique risks faced by executives, families, and organisations today.

Our Philosophy

We deliberately maintain a selective client base to guarantee focus and consistency. Every member of our team, from protective agents to concierge staff, is carefully chosen, extensively briefed, and supported by director oversight. This ensures that no matter the assignment, our clients experience the highest standard of professionalism and reliability.

  • Vision

    To be recognised as Australia’s most trusted provider of executive protection, personal bodyguards, residential security, and concierge services, known for director involvement, discreet professionalism, and uncompromising standards.

  • Mission

    To deliver tailored, director led security solutions for executives, families, and organisations, combining three decades of industry expertise with modern protective strategies. Our mission is to safeguard what matters most with foresight, precision, and integrity.