Integrated Control Technology Limited (ICT) - Experts & Thought Leaders

Integrated Control Technology (ICT) has appointed Robert Romps as Western Regional Sales Director US. The company says that with more than 25 years of experience in the security industry, Romps brings an exceptional blend of technical depth, channel leadership and customer-focused execution. His career includes work across the full spectrum of security applications from residential systems and small-scale deployments to some of the largest, most complex enterprise security infrastructures in the country. Modern security customers “I’m excited to step into this role and join a company that truly prioritizes innovation and partner-centric support,” said Robert Romps, Regional Sales Director at ICT. “The Protege ecosystem offers a uniquely flexible and intuitive platform that meets the needs of modern security customers. I look forward to working closely with our integrators to deliver solutions that create real, measurable value.” Romps joins the company following seven years as Regional Sales Manager at Kastle Systems, where he supported customers throughout the central US. Prior to that role, he served as Executive Vice President at Advanosys Security and Automation Technologies. Accelerating ICT’s growth A long-time Colorado resident, ICT says that Romps will be based out of its Denver office, where he will lead regional growth efforts, strengthen ICT’s partner ecosystem and support the continued success of both new and existing partners across key vertical markets. “Robert’s leadership, industry experience and deep relationships across the Rocky Mountain region make him an outstanding fit for this expanded role,” said Pat Alvaro, Senior Vice President & General Manager, North America at ICT. “His knowledge of enterprise solutions and commitment to partner success will play a crucial part in accelerating ICT’s growth and elevating our presence in the US market,” added Jeff June Vice President of Sales US, ICT.

Integrated Control Technology (ICT®), a pioneering provider of intelligent access control, intrusion detection, building automation and security solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Piotr Rek as Sales Director for the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region. As ICT continues to expand its international footprint, the CEE region represents a significant opportunity for growth, innovation, and deeper engagement with partners across Europe. Piotr’s appointment emphasises ICT’s commitment to strengthening regional support, expanding its partner network, and delivering enterprise-grade solutions through strong local relationships. Prior roles of Piotr  Piotr brings nearly 20 years of experience across the electronic security, building automation, and public safety sectors. For the past decade, he served as Chief Operating Officer at CDVI Polska, where he led regional sales strategy, expanded distribution channels, and introduced advanced access control and automation solutions across Central and Eastern Europe. Piotr has also played an influential role in national safety initiatives. He served on the Parliamentary Committee for the “Third Signal” project, an initiative aimed at improving road and rail safety through FM-based early-warning systems. He additionally contributed to a Prime Minister’s Chancellery (KPRM) working group focused on legal and regulatory frameworks to support the certification and commercial deployment of this technology in Poland. ICT’s growth strategy Earlier in his career, Piotr held key roles at Comarch, managing hardware-software technology integrations and supporting complex enterprise deployments, experience that further enhances ICT’s commitment to open, interoperable systems and a partner-first approach. In his new role, Piotr will oversee ICT’s growth strategy and partner development across the broad CEE region, including Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Greece, Moldova, Ukraine, Belarus, and Kosovo. Future of the CEE market “Piotr brings a powerful combination of regional expertise, strategic leadership, and deep knowledge of the access control ecosystem,” said Thomas Napora, Vice President and General Manager of EMEA at ICT. “His appointment marks an important step in strengthening ICT’s presence across Central and Eastern Europe. With Piotr leading the region, we are confident in our ability to accelerate growth, deepen partnerships, and deliver the high level of support and innovation our customers expect. The future of the CEE market is incredibly promising, and Piotr will play a pivotal role in shaping that trajectory.” ICT’s global innovation “CEE is one of the fastest-growing security markets in Europe,” said Piotr Rek, Sales Director CEE at ICT. “Protege GX’s flexibility, open architecture, and full compliance with all European security grades make it ideal for this region." "I’m looking forward to pairing ICT’s global innovation with strong local partnerships to deliver measurable value to our partners.”

Integrated Control Technology (ICT), a major provider of intelligent access control, intrusion detection, building automation and security solutions, is pleased to announce Martin Vermaak as the new Chief Operating Officer at ICT. As ICT continues to expand its global footprint, the company’s executive leadership remains focused on making strategic investments that foster a team committed to driving success for partners and customers worldwide. Addition to the executive team  Martin brings over 15 years of experience at the senior executive level in various roles The addition of Martin to the executive team reinforces ICT’s commitment to strategic growth and world-class manufacturing. Prior to joining ICT, Martin brings over 15 years of experience at the senior executive level in various roles, including Manufacturing Operations Director, Managing Director, and Chief Operating Officer. As the new Chief Operating Officer at ICT he will be responsible for overseeing production, operations, supply chain and logistics, ensuring efficiency, scalability and resilience. Delivering physical security solutions "I’m thrilled to welcome Martin as our new Chief Operations Officer. His expertise and leadership align perfectly with our strategic vision and commitment to investing in streamlined and reliable operations for our partners and customers.” “With Martin on board, we are strengthening our ability to deliver industry-leading physical security solutions and unmatched support to our customers worldwide." - Andy Bane, Chief Executive Officer.

The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) will be held at the Indiana Convention Center, June 3-6, in Indianapolis. The show focusses exclusively on the electronic security and life safety industry, including companies that service the connected Internet of Things (IoT) space for homes and businesses. The ESX Main Stage will highlight inspirational presentations from motivational speakers, Dr. Rick Rigsby and Kevin Brown. In addition, there will be a founder of a drone security company and an Entrepreneur-in-Residence from Kleiner Perkins for OpenXchange, and a Secret Service agent for the Closing Keynote. Sharing best practices and trends In breakout sessions, colleagues and business thought leaders will share best practices, trends and opportunities that helped their own companies and careers, so that others might replicate their successes or minimise their failures. These sessions are aimed at propelling attendees to reimagine their business models and go-to-market strategies, says George De Marco, Chairman of ESX and Managing Partner for DECO Ventures LLC. Examples of breakout sessions include: CounterPoint Forum – “False Alarm Dispatches - A Real Threat or a Nuisance to the Industry?” “Top 3 Ways to Grow Your Video RMR” “5 Faster, Smarter Ways to Improve Cash Flow” “Artificial Intelligence Real Time Video Monitoring Solutions” Promoting security professionals’ growth Our goal is to develop next-gen methods that deliver industry content and promote professional growth"“Each year, we challenge ourselves to raise the bar of the educational sessions and main stage events,” says De Marco. “One of the ways is introducing new faces and voices for the peer-developed and peer-driven educational sessions that offer best practices and identify trends, opportunities and challenges for industry professionals to consider today and in the future. Our goal is to develop next-gen methods that deliver industry content and promote professional growth as the industry pivots to the future.” New entrants and disruptors are challenging traditional go-to-market strategies, causing traditional companies to rethink how they rise above the noise in a changing competitive landscape and handle new consumer buying behaviours, says De Marco. Exhibitors at ESX Exhibitors that support ESX include Interlogix (Diamond sponsor), Napco (Platinum sponsor), Alula and DMP (Gold sponsor), and ADI, Altronix, Bold Group, Essence, ICT, Quick Response, Resideo, Secura key, Security Central and WeSuite (Silver sponsors). ESX seeks to connect exhibitors with the influencers and decision-makers from companies that represent a cross section of dealers, integrators and monitoring companies in North America. The exhibit hall will be the focal point for exhibitors to showcase their latest technology in the city’s impressive convention centre. The exhibit hall will be the focal point for exhibitors to showcase their latest technology in the city’s convention centre “We recognise individuals and companies during the Opening Celebration that help propel the industry forward and at our VIP Event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway,” says De Marco. “During the day, there are meals around the Main Stage sessions which gather attendees around the table for casual conversation before the presentation begins.” Indianapolis, home of the Indy 500, is a unique location that has a lot to offer the attendees of ESX. A special night at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will invite a limited number of guests to share great food and drinks, to experience a trip around the track in an official pace car, and to ‘kiss the bricks’, a speedway tradition. Centrally located in the US, Indianapolis is a convenient convention destination for travel, whether flying or driving. Connecting with peers and colleagues Another benefit of the show is the cross-section of companies represented in the industry, whether large, medium or small There are also networking opportunities throughout the week. The Pub Crawl, an attendee favourite, is a night where long-time friends gather, and new friendships are made. “This is where the real conversations happen between peers and colleagues about real problems of running and growing a company, and solutions that can make a difference,” says De Marco. Another benefit of the show is the cross-section of companies represented in the industry, whether large, medium or small players. This enables professionals to come together to connect with their peers and colleagues, allowing for deep discussions on how to grow their people, revenues and profits, including mentoring opportunities that encourage leadership development, says De Marco. The subject of finding qualified employees is top of mind for almost every industry today, especially the security industry. Sessions that address hiring and managing employees for industry professionals include  “Hiring from Outside the Monitoring Industry: Surprising Resources for Great Operators” “Maximise New Employees: Why Onboarding is Critical to Their Success” “5 Tips for Effective Employee Performance Evaluations” Helping attendees to reinvent their business “Our focus is primarily on the attendee, helping them connect with suppliers, colleagues and opportunities that reimagine their businesses, so they can be stronger competitors,” says De Marco. “If we can provide the right knowledge to inspire or transform the attendees to take meaningful action or implement change that helps them remain relevant, we believe we have succeeded.” There will be an undercurrent of sadness at ESX this year because the industry recently suffered a loss. George Gunning, former CEO of USA Alarm Systems and one of the founding members of ESX, passed away in February. “We would be remiss if we didn’t recognise his contributions and influence on the industry and ESX over the years,” says De Marco. Another founding member of ESX who has passed away is John Murphy, formerly CEO of Vector Security.