Optilan UK Limited - Experts & Thought Leaders

Telecommunications and security systems integrator Optilan, appoints a new member onto its Leadership Team following an internal promotion. Craig Atkin has been promoted to Engineering and Technology Director from his previous position as Engineering Manager. As Engineering Manager, Craig had been responsible for overseeing Optilan’s design and build activities. He has been instrumental in ensuring engineering governance, audit compliance, and the effective delivery of bespoke security and communication solutions for Optilan’s diverse clients. Developing technology portfolio In his new role, he will continue to oversee Optilan’s global engineering function but will now also focus on the development of their technology portfolio, which has been identified as a key strategic area of growth for the Company. Craig is a great fit for this new role, which will strengthen our expertise" Bill Bayliss, Chief Executive Officer at Optilan, said: “Craig made an immediate impact in our team. He has quickly grasped the Optilan engineering and technology portfolio and has been instrumental in providing this expertise across the business. Technology is a core part of our growth plans to deliver the ambitions of our 2024 Business Strategy. With Craig on board, we can accelerate technology-enabled products to become the benchmark in the security and telecommunications industry for agility, quality and change. Craig is a great fit for this new role, which will strengthen our expertise and responsiveness to new challenges and opportunities.” Bringing new technologies Craig Atkin commented: “I am incredibly passionate about how our engineering and technology teams can support the aspirations of our clients. I am really excited about the new opportunities and challenges that my role affords me. I also look forward to working together with DarkPulse to enhance synergies between our companies and bring new technologies to market.” Prior to joining Optilan, Craig held various management positions within E.ON and boasts more than 20 years industrial experience, across the Power and Renewable industries in both operations and maintenance and large scale projects. He holds a First-Class Honours Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and a Masters in Project Management.

Optilan, a communications and security systems integrator announces that it has secured two new facilities in Warwickshire in the UK. The Company has leased a new manufacturing and storage facility and a separate UK-based office headquarters (HQ). These new facilities represent several key investments Optilan is currently making to support its future growth aspirations including the recently rolled out Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP). Innovation and commitment Warwickshire is recognised as a regional hub for world-class research, manufacturing, and engineering services, which reflects the positioning of the Company. The new manufacturing and storage facility has been fitted out with all necessary modern equipment to support the delivery of security and telecommunication integrated systems. This investment reinforces the Company’s innovative culture and commitment to providing pioneering technology. Enhancing working environment The interior office has been configured to enhance the working environment for the employees and cross-collaboration Optilan has recently focused its energy on opening a new UK HQ. Specifically, the interior office layout has been configured to enhance the working environment for the employees and encourage cross-collaboration between departments to allow for more efficient day-to-day operations. The refurbishment of the building wholly merits its award earlier this year from the British Council for Offices (BCO) under the category of ‘Refurbished and Recycled Workplace’. Transformation for future Bill Bayliss, Chief Executive Officer of Optilan, said “Optilan’s new UK HQ and manufacturing facility are an important investment that opens a new chapter in Optilan’s history. This next step is part of the transformation of our group to provide a UK head office that reflects its values and strategy. A space where the future is brought about as a result of increased collaboration.” “Our colleagues here at Optilan are the pillar of our success. For this reason, we have set our sights on providing a work environment with enhanced facilities that keep pace with our aspirations to embrace innovation and progressive thinking with everything we do. The fit-out is due to commence shortly before welcoming our employees to the new office.”

Kari Williams, Former Vice President of Marketing at Rolls Royce, is the second major addition to Optilan’s Executive Management Team this year. Bill Bayliss, the CEO, says, “I am delighted that someone of Kari’s calibre has joined Optilan. Her diverse knowledge, gained through years of international experience, will be crucial to our success in the coming years.” DarkPulse subsidiary, Optilan, the security and communications companies for the energy, infrastructure, and rail sectors, has appointed Kari Williams as its new Sales & Marketing Director. Experience across diverse sectors Kari  Williams joins Optilan from the iconic Rolls Royce brand, for which she was most recently Vice President of Marketing, responsible for Services. Kari provided strategic direction for the Services brand story and helped the company successfully win new opportunities Having spent time in both the UK and Thailand, Kari has worked globally with customers, suppliers, and governments across diverse sectors such as Civil Aerospace, Defence, and Energy markets with a focus on Sales, Business Development, Marketing, and Transformation. Kari provided strategic direction for the Services brand story and helped the company successfully win new opportunities through bids and negotiations for original equipment and services contracts. Focused on brand and marketing Kari will be responsible for developing Optilan’s sales pipeline and helping to reach Optilan’s target sectors, including the renewables and rail industries, which have been identified as key strategic growth areas since Bill Bayliss was appointed as CEO in early 2020. Her demonstrable experience in services, customer requirements and lifecycle, will help guide Optilan’s ambitions in these sectors. As part of this Kari will also spearhead the Company’s reinvigorated brand and marketing strategy focused on building highly scalable, highly optimised marketing functions in order to deliver revenue and market value. Kari is Optilan’s second major addition to its Executive Management Team this year, following the appointment of Adrian Bannister, who recently joined the growing Optilan as Chief Financial Officer. Kari holds an Honours degree in Business Management and a Masters in Supply Chain Management. She is also an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is a qualified Mental Health First Aider. Working towards the overall strategy Kari’s appointment represents a key part of our overall strategy to provide a strong customer focus Commenting on Kari Williams’ appointment, Bill Bayliss, CEO, says, “I am delighted that someone of Kari’s calibre has joined Optilan. As a dynamic, experienced leader in bringing powerful global brands to international markets, Kari will be invaluable addition and will help to envision the future for Optilan." "Kari’s appointment represents a key part of our overall strategy to provide a strong customer focus. I look forward to working closely with her to take our values and service to the next level.” Kari Williams comments, “It’s a truly exciting time to be joining Optilan, a high-growth, international company that has high-quality integrated service offerings. As major projects get back on track following the recent investment by DarkPulse Inc, I’m looking forward to the challenge and helping to lead the next phase of growth.”