Viscount Systems Appoints Michael Pilato as V.P., Sales & Marketing
April 21 2014 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Senior Sales Executive with 25 Years
Experience in Blue Chip Companies
Viscount Systems Inc. (OTCQB:VSYS), a leading-edge supplier of
security systems and software, is pleased to announce the
appointment of Michael Pilato to the position of Vice President of
Sales and Marketing. In this leadership role, Mr. Pilato will be
responsible for managing product strategy, building the Viscount
brand and driving revenue for Viscount product lines through all
channels globally.
Mr. Pilato is an experienced C-level Marketing and Business
Development executive with 25 years of experience in software and
Physical Security related industries. He has managed international
businesses and sales channels on five continents, working in senior
sales & marketing roles at blue chip companies such as
Schlage/Ingersoll Rand, Assa Abloy, Honeywell Security, and
Sensormatic/Software House (now Tyco). He has successfully started
new business enterprises and launched innovative new products in
Access Control, Identity Management, SaaS/Cloud Services, and
PSIM.
“The appointment of Michael to the executive team fills a
critical sales role for our Freedom cyber secure access control
technology, which continues to gain market share, and our legacy
intercom systems business,” stated Dennis Raefield, Viscount
Systems’ President and CEO. “Michael brings strong operational
experience and deep domain expertise which will help us to scale
and compete more effectively in the global marketplace. He is
unique in that he has successfully started and run new business
enterprises both within large corporate structures and in
venture-backed start-ups. Michael has a proven record of
team-building and delivering results in both early stage as well as
mature businesses.”
Mr. Pilato commented, “Viscount System’s technology has unique
advantages in the industry, both in terms of bringing cyber
security to building systems and providing real cost advantages to
our clients. The company has achieved early market share with a
limited sales staff. By investing in our sales & marketing
infrastructure, we plan to accelerate our market reach and revenue
growth.”
About Viscount's Freedom Access Control Solutions
Freedom is the first and only access control system that allows
entry devices (ID cards, RFID readers, biometrics, etc.) to be
connected to, and controlled by, standard building IT networks
without requiring expensive control panels and wiring. Freedom
brings cyber security protection to access control, eliminates up
to 80% of the cost of traditional access control systems and
provides a green, environmentally friendly solution.
About Viscount Systems
Viscount Systems, Inc. brings cyber security protection to
physical security and building automation systems. Its software
solutions are sold and installed only by certified security
integrators. Viscount's industry awards include the
Microsoft "Be What's Next" Award, Security Industry Association
Convergence Solution of the Year and Homeland Security Platinum
Award for Emergency Response and Gold Award for Access Control at
GOVSEC.
Contacts
Investor Relations
Scott GreiperSecure Strategy Group(212)
333-0202sgreiper@securesg.com
Viscount Systems
Inc.604-327-9446Investors@viscount.com
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