--- title: "Pelco announced its new CEO - Ventas de Seguridad" description: "elco today announced the appointment of Kurt Takahashi as Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2019." url: "https://www.ventasdeseguridad.com/en/news/latest-news/431-enterprises/19618-pelco-announced-its-new-ceo.html" date: "2026-07-23T17:18:31+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- # [ Pelco announced its new CEO](https://www.ventasdeseguridad.com/en/news/latest-news/431-enterprises/19618-pelco-announced-its-new-ceo.html "Pelco announced its new CEO") Details 22 October 2019 ![](https://www.ventasdeseguridad.com/images/stories/VDS/users/dchaverra2019/PelcoanunciasunuevoCEO.jpg)*International*. Pelco today announced the appointment of Kurt Takahashi as Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2019. Previously, Takahashi served as President of AMAG Technology, a global security management platform. At AMAG, his leadership transformed the company from an access control-focused business into an open and innovative security management solution specializing in access control, video surveillance, visitor management, identity management, incident and case management, and a fully integrated command and control software suite. Prior to AMAG, Takahashi was vice president of global sales and marketing at Quantum Secure, where he led sales, business development and marketing to drive global revenue growth. "During this time of transformation, there is no better person to lead Pelco than Kurt Takahashi," said Russ Roenick, Chairman of the Board of Pelco and Managing Partner of Transom Capital. "Mr. Takahashi is a proven leader with deep connections to Pelco and the industry. With more than 20 years in the physical security sector, his reputation with customers, distributors, consultants and technology partners is invaluable. We know that Kurt's business and technology vision, executive experience and ability to bring people together to achieve success will propel Pelco to a leading position in the security industry." - Publicidad - "I am honored to have this opportunity to lead Pelco. We have a strong brand with talented and motivated people. I look forward to accelerating our ability to deliver innovative and distinctive video solutions and world-class experiences to our customers," said Takahashi. ![Duván Chaverra Agudelo](https://www.ventasdeseguridad.com/images/stories/VDS/Editorialonline.jpg) Duván Chaverra AgudeloEmail: dchaverra@latinpressinc.com Editor Jefe Jefe Editorial en Latin Press, Inc,. Comunicador Social y Periodista con experiencia de más de 13 años en medios de comunicación. 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