The Locksmith Journal 92 December 2023 | Page 58

SECTOR INSIGHT

ABLOY UK APPOINTS CASSIE WONG TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN TELECOMS DIVISION

» CASSIE PREVIOUSLY worked for ASSA ABLOY Hong Kong , building industry knowledge about the construction sector and forging relationships with architects and specifiers .
She then went on to become a DipGAI qualified ironmonger , and gained experience around new building projects and specification , ironmongery ,
hardware such as electric locks , and automation .
Cassie will be using her industry knowledge to build relationships and engage with people across the communications sector , including mobile network operators , tower companies , ISP providers and datacentres , as well as postal , radio and TV media operators . Cassie commented : “ I ’ m delighted to re-join the ASSA
ABLOY family with my role at Abloy UK as a member of the Critical Infrastructure team .
“ Asset management and controlling infrastructure is crucial in the industry , with organisations often boasting many disparate sites and assets . I want to fully understand the issues they face around security and explain how Abloy solutions can help .”
cassie . wong @ abloy . co . uk

NEW YOUNG ENTERPRISE BUSINESS BACKER

» AS YOUNG ENTERPRISE ( YE ) launches its Business Backer campaign , ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK &
Ireland has demonstrated its dedication to the future entrepreneurs of Northern Ireland by becoming a YE Impact Business Backer .
The company ’ s contribution allows 50 young people to experience Young Enterprise ’ s school programmes each month , backing them to have entrepreneurial , enterprise and financial skills .
As a supporter of the Business Backer campaign , ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland has set a precedent for the rest of the business community , pledging their support to ensure young people are equipped with the skills and mindset to build thriving communities and a prosperous future in NI .
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland is serious about providing a positive social impact to its local community , using Young Enterprise as a platform to drive positive change in NI , understanding that young people will face unprecedented challenges and that it is the duty of the business community to work together and prepare them to tackle whatever may lie ahead .
www . assaabloy . co . uk

CODELOCKS APPOINTS PAUL CAMPBELL TO DRIVE SUSTAINABILITY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE INITIATIVES

» WITH OVER 30 YEARS ’ EXPERIENCE in architectural ironmongery , Paul brings a wealth of knowledge to the role and will focus on driving Codelocks ’ newlylaunched sustainability initiatives , while also working towards new accreditations .
Social , economic , and environmental sustainability are equal priorities for longterm viability . Recognising this , Codelocks has shown commitment to a sustainable future by adding sustainability as one of its six core corporate values , along with appointing Paul to drive its initiatives .
Commenting on his new appointment , Paul said , “ A priority in my role will be empowering the team around me . Behaviour change will come through finding efficiencies across the whole of Codelocks ’ global operations .”
Paul is certified by the International Register of Certificated Auditors ( IRCA ) as a Lead Audit Assessor and has created many educational materials for the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers ( GAI ) that are also approved by the Royal Institute of British Architects ( RIBA ). In his new role , Paul will be responsible for factory management , supplier compliance and quality assurance .
www . codelocks . co . uk
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