Pelco announced on Tuesday that Kurt Takahashi has been appointed as the company’s new chief executive officer effective Nov. 1.
Takahashi previously served as president of AMAG Technology where he helped transform the company from a primarily access control-focused business into one that now offers a wide range of solutions, including video surveillance, visitor management, identity management, and full integrated command and control software. Prior to AMAG, Takahashi was the vice president of global sales and marketing at physical identity and access management firm Quantum Secure (now HID Safe).
Pelco, a stalwart brand in the video surveillance market, was sold earlier this year by its former parent company Schneider Electric to U.S.-based private equity firm Transom Capital Group for an undisclosed sum.
“During this time of transformation, there is no better person to lead Pelco than Kurt Takahashi,” Russ Roenick, Pelco’s Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner of Transom Capital, said in a statment. “Mr. Takahashi is a proven leader with deep connections to Pelco and the industry. With over 20 years in the physical security sector, his reputation with customers, dealers, consultants, and technology partners is invaluable. We know Kurt’s business and technology vision, executive experience, and ability to bring people together to achieve success will propel Pelco into a leading position in the security industry.”
“I am honored to have this opportunity to lead Pelco. We have a strong brand with talented and motivated people. I’m looking forward to accelerating our ability to deliver innovative, distinctive video solutions and world-class experiences back to our customers,” said Takahashi.
