MEDIA RELEASE PR37257
Ian Anderson Will Lead Both ADT Security and Armourguard Security in New Zealand
AUCKLAND, Nov. 25 /PRNewswire-Asia-AsiaNet/ --
Ian Anderson is appointed as General Manager of ADT Security in New Zealand, in addition to his role as General
Manager of Armourguard Security for New Zealand/ Fiji. Mr Anderson is responsible for managing the whole portfolio of
ADT businesses in New Zealand. He will be steering the growth of its electronic security monitoring, manned security
services and cash in transit businesses. Mark Norton, General Manager of ADT Security for Australia who had previously
served as General Manager of ADT Security, New Zealand will now focus on expanding the security business in Australia
and growing the regional portfolio of access control and video surveillance as Vice President of Commercial Vertical
Markets and Global Accounts, Asia Pacific.
The decision to unify ADT Security and Armourguard Security is part of the company's strategic move to ensure a more
seamless approach in providing integrated customer focused solutions. Customers can now enjoy a one stop shop
solutions from New Zealand's largest and the only total security solutions provider.
Commenting on Mr Anderson's appointment, Mr Robert Zhu, President of ADT Security, Asia Pacific said, "Ian is a
strong and experienced leader who has successfully grown our Armourguard Security business into the largest manned
security and cash in transit business in New Zealand today. The new structure will enable us to capitalize fully on the
terrific growth opportunities that New Zealand offers and ensure we continue to be the leader in integrated security
solutions."
Mr Anderson, General Manager of ADT Security and Armourguard Security, New Zealand/ Fiji highlighted, "Bringing the
two businesses together allows us to offer our customers a comprehensive range of integrated electronic security solutions
and manned security, an approach we believe will help us expand our reach to customers whom we may not have
otherwise served. My top priority will be to ensure we enhance the security service offering and provide complete solutions
to meet both ADT Security and Armourguard Security customers' needs of today and in the future."
Mr Anderson began his career with Armourguard Security in 2000 as its Financial Controller. He later moved to Sydney
where he took on the role of Director of Financial Planning and Analysis for Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. He became
the General Manager of Armourguard Security, New Zealand/ Fiji in 2006.
About Armourguard Security
Armourguard Security, a division of ADT Security, a Tyco International company, offers a variety of cash and manned
security services that are designed to protect people, assets and businesses. Its full range of cash collection services
includes cash-in-transit and point-to-point transportation of valuables. Manned security services include static guards,
patrols and Armourguard Security's Wise range of services. Armourguard Security website address is
About ADT Security Services
ADT Security Services, a Tyco International company, is the world's largest provider of electronic security services to
more than seven million commercial, industrial, government and residential customers worldwide. ADT's total security
solutions include intrusion, fire protection, closed circuit television, access control, critical condition monitoring, electronic
article surveillance, radio frequency identification (RFID) and integrated systems. ADT's Web site address is
Media Contact:
ADT Security
Shee Liang Mey
Manager, Communications, Asia Pacific
Tel: +65-6389-8241
Email: lmshee@tycoint.com
SOURCE ADT Security Services