Tag: Board of Directors
SIA announces the 2025 Security Megatrends
December 12, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and forecasted the 2025 Security Megatrends, which form the basis of SIA’s signature annual Security Megatrends report defining the top 10 factors influencing both short- and long-term change in the global security industry.
SIA’s 2025 Security Megatrends were selected based on fall 2024 survey data and focus group input received from hundreds of top security industry business leaders, association...
Evolv Technology appoints John Kedzierski as CEO, president, and director
December 9, 2024SSN Staff
WALTHAM, Mass.—Evolv Technology has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed John Kedzierski as the company’s new chief executive officer, president and as a member of the board, effective Dec. 16, 2024.
Kedzierski will succeed Michael Ellenbogen, who has been serving as the company’s interim president and chief executive officer since October, when President and CEO Peter George was terminated without cause as the company continues its internal investigation involving...
Evolv Technology terminates CEO Peter George amidst internal investigation
October 31, 2024SSN Staff
WALTHAM, Mass.—Evolv Technology’s Board of Directors has announced the termination of President and CEO Peter George without cause, effective immediately, as the company continues its internal investigation involving allegations of misconduct during sales transactions and subsequent inaccurate financial reporting.
The Board of Directors has appointed cofounder Michael Ellenbogen, Evolv’s chief innovation officer and a member of the board, as interim president and CEO.
Evolv’s...
Evolv Technology reveals employees “engaged in misconduct” during sales
October 25, 2024SSN Staff
WALTHAM, Mass.—Evolv Technology, a manufacturer of AI-based weapons detection technology, has announced that employees “engaged in misconduct” during sales transactions during a nearly two-year period, following a preliminary committee investigation into its sales practices.
As a result, there will be a delay in the release of Evolv’s Q3 financial results, ending Sept. 30, 2024.
In a release, Evolv revealed that an ad hoc committee of independent directors (the committee)...
FAST adds Salesforce’s Jeff Fulciniti to Board of Directors
October 21, 2024SSN Staff
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...
SIA names John Nemerofsky as 2024 George R. Lippert Memorial Award honoree
October 17, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named John Nemerofsky as the 2024 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award, an honor presented annually to a distinguished individual for long-term, selfless service to the security industry and to SIA.
Nemerofsky will be presented with the award on Nov. 20 during the 2024 SIA Honors Night celebration.
Nemerofsky is a beacon of leadership in the security industry. With a remarkable career...
SIA announces winners of 2024 James Rothstein Business Scholarship
October 2, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named two recipients of the 2024 James Rothstein Business Scholarship, a new program supporting emerging professionals in the security industry and students entering the industry by providing financial assistance to attend the Securing New Ground (SNG) conference.
The 2024 Rothstein Scholarship awardees are Phillippe Forman, outside sales associate at Altronix, and Aubrey Moye, development rotational sales...
Security industry veteran James Rothstein joins i-PRO as global executive advisor
September 3, 2024SSN Staff
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...
Tip of the spear, tip of the cap
August 28, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
If James Brown was considered the hardest working man in show business, John Nemerofsky may be the security industry’s equivalent to the “Godfather of Soul.”
To list John’s accomplishments in his more than 25 years in the security industry would take several paragraphs. Instead, let’s focus on John Nemerofsky, the man – one of the hardest-working individuals I have come across in my nearly four years working for Security Systems News.
I’ll start with...
ADT appoints Suzanne Yoon to Board of Directors
August 25, 2024SSN Staff
BOCA RATON, Fla.— ADT has announced the appointment of Suzanne Yoon to the company’s Board of Directors as an additional independent director.
“We are pleased to welcome Suzanne to our Board of Directors,” said Jim DeVries, ADT chairman, president and CEO. “She brings a wealth of experience, financial expertise and a deep understanding of value creation. Suzanne has a strong commitment to innovation and operational excellence, making her the perfect addition...