At security X-ray equipment firm L-3 Communications Security & Detection Systems Inc. five management positions in its US headquarters and its European operations have been filled.
Steven Williams has been appointed managing director for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and will be based in L-3’s office in Bracknell.
Experience
He most recently worked at GE Infrastructure, Security, Homeland Protection as general manager of its UK office. Prior to GE, Williams spent 15 years with Ion Track Instruments, Ai Cambridge, Ai Security and AMS as the European sales manager representing image analysis, gas chromotography, and explosives and narcotics detection product lines. Mr Williams holds degrees from Westminster, and Kingston Universities.
About the firm
L-3 reports that it experienced significant growth in its EMEA operating region during 2004, completing orders with Sharjah Customs of the United Arab Emirates, Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, Dutch Customs, and Italian Border Police. The company adds that it is participating in research and development pilots with the UK Department for Transport. L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems, Inc offers X-ray screening for security applications that include: aviation systems for hold baggage explosives detection, oversized baggage, and checkpoint screening; cargo and air freight screening; port and border inspection; and facility protection.
