FAST adds Salesforce’s Jeff Fulciniti to Board of Directors

DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Jeff Fulciniti of Salesforce to its Board of Directors.

FAST is an expert-led group drawn from the membership of the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and that defines and refines FAST’s strategic plan, as well as the foundation’s annual goals.

Fulciniti is a distinguished senior technology leader with extensive cross-functional experience and a proven track record in leading people strategy, talent development, onboarding and mergers and acquisitions. As the senior director of people strategy and enterprise initiatives for global safety and security at Salesforce, he has demonstrated exceptional skill in ensuring that all things talent related remain a top priority.

Fulciniti’s career is marked by his commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. He has successfully integrated talent development initiatives into the core strategy of organizations, ensuring that employees are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry. Fulciniti’s company, Salesforce, is an active member of SPARC, SIA’s technical end user community, and brings a practitioner perspective to the FAST Board of Directors.

Before joining Salesforce, Fulciniti held various leadership positions in technology at companies including Kronos (now UKG), PTC and Sage. He holds a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a master’s degree in marketing from Emerson College and a certificate in training and development from Boston University, and he completed the High-Potentials program at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.

“The future of our industry is intrinsically linked to developing a robust pipeline of talent and ensuring awareness of opportunities for professional development and career growth,” said Fulciniti. “It’s the convergence of talent, tech and a passion for the human condition that will make a difference. This is what the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent is all about, and I’m thrilled to be joining the board.”

Fulciniti joins the following members on the FAST Board of Directors:

• Chair: Kerri Sutherland, manager, human resources business partnerships, Axis Communications
• Vice Chair: John Nemerofsky, chief operating officer, SAGE Integration
• Treasurer: Ken Kocher, president, Force Security Solutions
• Scott Harkins, vice president, sales, Resideo
• Jim Lantrip, senior vice president of operations, Allied Universal Technology Services
• Michal Moss Early, executive director of corporate strategy, Digital Monitoring Products
• Rick Seymour, chief operating officer, Guardian Hawk Security
• Yaron Zussman, general manager, Magos America

FAST is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization promoting careers in the physical security technology and life safety industry. Created in 2020 through a partnership of SIA and ESA – the industry’s leading associations – FAST connects passionate, innovative professionals with new opportunities in electronic security and life safety. The foundation brings awareness to the career advancement opportunities within the fast-paced technology industry that serves to keep people, places and property safe.