Wavestore has announced the appointment of Jeff Wood as Vice President of Sales for North America.

Bringing over 30 years of experience in the security industry, Wood is set to lead Wavestore’s expansion across the region with his expertise in integrated, client-centric security solutions.

His previous roles

Wood’s career includes roles at Lenel, Honeywell and SALTO Systems, where he specialized in advanced identity management and video management integration.

His leadership at Lenel drove unprecedented growth, contributing to its acquisition by UTC for half a billion dollars.

At SALTO Systems, Wood’s collaboration with Wavestore as a technical integration partner left a lasting impression, showcasing Wavestore’s adaptability and robust platform capabilities.

“Confidence and agility”

The new Vice President of Sales, Jeff Wood stated: “Throughout my career, I’ve been driven by a desire to find security solutions that not only secure environments but also redefine the way organizations operate, empowering them to face emerging challenges with confidence and agility.

“Wavestore’s open-platform architecture and commitment to innovation align perfectly with my vision of unified, AI-driven and future-ready security ecosystems.

“It’s exciting to join a company that consistently pushes the boundaries of what security technology can achieve, enabling organizations to respond proactively to emerging challenges,” added Wood.

The new role

Wood’s role at Wavestore will focus on expanding partnerships and delivering adaptable, scalable solutions to meet the diverse security needs of North American clients.

Under his leadership, he will introduce advanced AI-powered analytics integrations and tailoring solutions for key sectors like transportation, infrastructure and retail security to boost Wavestore’s position in the North American market.