David Dave C Davis, CPP, is the 61st president of the US-based security management body ASIS International1. Mr Davis, a senior division security manager for the Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector, joined ASIS in 1999.
He said: It is a distinct honour to lead an organization comprised of my peers from around the world who represent every industry sector spanning the full spectrum of security environments, services and stakeholders. For 60 years, ASIS has been on the forefront of the security industry, equipping security management practitioners with the intelligence, strategies and tools required to stay ahead of continuously evolving threat scenarios.
In the year ahead, our focus will be on expanded globalization and on enhancing value for our members through new, diversified resources and industry partnerships.
He has led security activities through multiple mergers and acquisitions, as well as company reorganizations and start-ups. In addition to operational security, he has accumulated several years of managing fire protection; environmental, safety and health; and international trade compliance functions relative to technology transfer of exports and imports. He oversees overall security programmes and functions at multiple US and international locations for the Missile Defense & Protective Services Division within the Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector.
A longtime ASIS volunteer leader, his service began within the ASIS Council structure in 2003 where he served as the chair of the ASIS Defense and Intelligence Council.
He was elected to the ASIS Board of Directors in 2007 and has successively served as director, secretary, treasurer, and president-elect. He is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor s degree in criminal justice. He earned his Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification from ASIS in 2006.
He lives in Southern California.
Meanwhile Peter J.
O Neil, FASAE, CAE, is ASIS International s new Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, to succeed Michael J.
Stack, who retired at the end of 2015 after 22 years as the organisation s CEO.
References
- ^ ASIS International (www.asisonline.org)
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