Geutebrück USA adds Pierre Bourgeix to its advisory board

TAMPA, Fla.—Geutebrück USA, the North, South and Central American sales, support, and distribution arm of the German video security solutions manufacturer Geutebrück, has made a strategic move to bolster its leadership and expertise by appointing Pierre Bourgeix to its advisory board.

Bourgeix, the CEO and founder of the global security consultancy ESI Convergent, brings over three decades of extensive experience in the security industry, having held influential roles at prestigious organizations like The Rand Corporation, the U.S. State Department, ADT/Tyco Security, HySecurity, Wallace International, SecureState, and BoonEdam.

This appointment marks a strategic and influential shift for Geutebrück USA, as Bourgeix's deep knowledge and proven record of accomplishment in physical and cybersecurity governance, electronic security, managed services security, information technology, and cybersecurity will undoubtedly prove invaluable in guiding the company's strategic direction.

Geutebrück, with its 54 years of industry expertise and powerful video security solutions deployed in over 80 countries worldwide, is poised to leverage Bourgeix's expertise to further solidify its position in the North, South and Central American markets, the company said.

In addition, the company stated that Bourgeix's keen understanding of the evolving security landscape and his involvement in the development of security standards will be “instrumental in ensuring Geutebrück's offerings remain at the forefront of innovation, delivering cybersecure, exceptionally reliable, and performance-driven solutions that seamlessly integrate analytics and other critical functionalities to address the unique challenges faced by customers across diverse security verticals.”

Bourgeix noted that he is “overjoyed to have been selected to join the prestigious Board of Advisors for Geutebrück USA, a leading provider of cutting-edge video management solutions.”

As part of this prestigious appointment, Bourgeix will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with Geutebrück USA's President & CEO, Terry Ottinger, to help shape the strategic direction of the company.

Bourgeix recognizes that in today's increasingly complex security landscape, video management solutions must meet the highest standards of cybersecurity, reliability, and performance to effectively address the evolving needs of organizations.

“Geutebrück's offerings embody these critical attributes and more, standing as a shining example of the precision engineering and excellence that German technology is renowned for worldwide,” he said.  

Bourgeix is particularly impressed by Geutebrück's ability to deliver video management solutions that are not only extraordinarily powerful and analytically driven, but also remarkably intuitive and user-friendly. He believes this combination of sophistication and accessibility is essential for empowering security professionals to tackle their unique challenges with confidence and efficiency.

He looks forward to leveraging his extensive industry expertise to provide strategic guidance that will enable Geutebrück to further strengthen its position as a premier innovator in the video management solutions space.

“This partnership will yield transformative results that will benefit organizations across a wide range of sectors,” Bourgeix stated.

Bourgeix’s appointment, the company noted, is a clear testament to Geutebrück USA's commitment to assembling a world-class leadership team capable of driving the company's expansion and solidifying its position as a premier provider of cutting-edge video security solutions in the Americas.

“With Bourgeix's guidance and expertise, Geutebrück USA is poised to unlock new opportunities, strengthen its market presence, and deliver unparalleled value to its growing customer base,” the company said.

Bourgeix holds master’s degrees in behavioral education and international business management, as well as a bachelor’s degree in history and political science, and is fluent in English, French and Arabic.