Gerard Figols appointed new Chief Product Officer at i-PRO

i-PRO (previously Panasonic Security) has recently announced the appointment of Gerard Figols as its new Chief Product Officer (CPO). This new appointment reinforces i-PRO's commitment to quality Japanese engineering, ethical AI, and cybersecurity.

Figols' career has spanned over 17 years within the physical security sector, providing him with considerable global experience and strategic vision essential for his new role. Just recently, he executed remarkable leadership as the President of i-PRO EMEA and i-PRO APAC, which significantly contributed to the company's growth and success in these markets.

Being a veteran in engineering, marketing, and sales, Figols played a pivotal role in shaping the presence of i-PRO within the security industry. He is now set to direct i-PRO's global product strategy as the CPO. The move is part of i-PRO's mission to fortify its position as a truly global organization.

CEO at i-PRO, Masato Nakao stated, "Gerard's appointment as CPO underscores our mission to establish i-PRO as a truly global organisation. Leveraging different insights derived from various business regions, Gerard will utilise his years of experience working across cultures, to develop best-in-class products that suit the needs of assorted industries and markets."

Figols, on accepting his new role, expressed his excitement and dedication, "At i-PRO, we're driven by innovation and the pursuit of excellence, leading the global market with our open AI platform and reputation for quality engineering. I am honoured to take on the role of Chief Product Officer at i-PRO and excited to lead the company's global product strategy focusing on ethical AI, cybersecurity, and seamless integration with our VMS partners. By fostering international collaboration between i-PRO stakeholders and making it easier than ever for our channel partners to work with us, we will continue to drive innovation and deliver exceptional hardware to our customers worldwide."

In a related company move, i-PRO has also announced the appointment of Jose Riolobos, succeeding Figols in the role of President of i-PRO EMEA. Having held senior positions within i-PRO, and formerly, Panasonic in Europe and Japan, Riolobos appears well-equipped to drive growth and deliver value in his new role.

Upon his new appointment, Riolobos shared, "I am honoured to lead i-PRO EMEA's operations and build upon the foundation of success established by Gerard. I look forward to continuing to drive growth and deliver value to our partners and customers across the region."