"We are delivering on the promise of GE in the security space by offering more and better solutions that address real-world end-user security challenges," said Dean Seavers, president and CEO, GE Security. "Customer focus, deep expertise, operational excellence and teamwork are the pillars of GE Security's strategy and Mark, Tom and Ken add measurably to the domain expertise and talent of an already very capable team."

The addition of Barry, Cashman and Francis underscores GE Security's commitment to growing its global security business built around the strongest possible team of domain experts. Together, these leadership additions bring more than 45 additional years of industry expertise to GE Security and will help accelerate efforts to provide better, more effective security solutions that deliver against customers' short- and long-term challenges, ensuring greater ROI on infrastructure investments.

Mark Barry -- Eighteen years of security industry experience have well prepared Barry for his role as GE Security's Americas president. His responsibilities include overseeing all commercial and customer service operations in the United States, Canada and Latin America. Barry previously served as Asia division president for Tyco Fire and Security Services. He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from Georgia State University.

Tom Cashman - Cashman brings 18 years of video security industry background and experience to his assignment as general manager, video products at GE Security. Prior to joining GE, Cashman served as the co-founder and president of Sypixx Networks, Inc. and as general manager for Sensormatic's video products division, where he led the product management and technology teams. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from San Diego State University.

Ken Francis - Francis brings extensive systems integration, enterprise technology and strategic planning expertise to his assignment as general manager, access products and integration. He served previously as vice president, enterprise sales and marketing for NetVersant Solutions and prior to that was vice president, sales and marketing at AMAG Technology and general manager for ADT Security Services. Francis earned his bachelor's degree in criminology from Florida State University and his master's in business administration from American University.