Security industry veteran James Rothstein joins i-PRO as global executive advisor

TOKYO—i-PRO (formerly Panasonic Security) has announced that security industry veteran James Rothstein has been appointed as global executive advisor.

In his new role, Rothstein will work closely with i-PRO’s leadership team to develop go-to-market strategies aimed at expanding the company's global footprint and driving strategic growth.

Rothstein brings over 30 years of executive experience in the security industry. He most recently served as chairman of the Security Industry Association (SIA) Board of Directors.

Before joining i-PRO, he was an operating partner at Lee Equity, a New York-based private equity firm. He was also senior vice president of global security solutions at Anixter International, overseeing the firm’s $2 billion global security and fire business.

Prior to that, Rothstein served as chief sales and marketing officer, executive vice president, and principal for Tri-Ed Distribution, North America's largest independent security distributor, which was sold to Anixter in 2015.

“We are extremely pleased to be partnering with James,” said Masato Nakao, i-PRO’s CEO. He has a long track record of growing companies, and his expertise will be invaluable in guiding our strategic initiatives and further solidifying i-PRO’s position as a global leader in the security industry.”

"After concluding my tenure as chair of SIA, I was presented with numerous opportunities, and I am honored to join i-PRO," stated Rothstein. "What stood out to me was the team's dedication and their steadfast commitment to quality and engineering excellence. The impressive range of new products introduced over the past two years speaks to their innovative spirit. i-PRO's strategy of nurturing deep, meaningful relationships with a select group of loyal integrators is a proven model for creating enduring partnerships. I am eager to contribute to the company’s ongoing success, driving innovation and fostering growth for i-PRO and its valued community of channel partners and systems integrators."