At Kings Secure Technologies (KST), Andrew Cooling has joined as Managing Director of its EFire division.
Andrew, pictured, has more than 25 years of experience in the fire and security industry,ย across entrepreneurial ventures, corporate and private equity-backed businesses. He has founded, scaled and exited multiple businesses, while also holding senior leadership roles with responsibility for large, multi-site operations and significant revenue portfolios, KST says.
Most recently, he held senior operational leadership roles within fire and security firms, where he was responsible for nationwide service delivery, integration of acquisitions, and growth. KST says the Group continues to expand its fire and life safety side, after major contract wins and sustained growth across the division. Andrew said: โIโve always been drawn to the fire and life safety industry because of the real impact it hasโprotecting people, property and communities. What excites me most about joining KST is the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation with strong foundations, ambitious growth plans and a clear commitment to quality and innovation.
“My career has spanned building businesses from the ground up through to leading large-scale operations within PLC environments, and those experiences have shaped my approach to leadershipโfocused on people, performance and sustainable growth. In the immediate term, my priority is to work closely with the team to understand the business in detail, strengthen operational alignment and build on the strong momentum already in place.โ
And Darren Gamage, Chief Operating Officer, Kings Secure Technologies, added: โWe are delighted to welcome Andrew to KST. His depth of experience, commercial acumen and proven leadership in the fire and life safety sector make him an outstanding addition to our team.ย Andrew has a strong track record of building high-performing organisations and delivering growth in complex environments. As we continue to scale our Fire & Life Safety division, his expertise will be instrumental in driving operational excellence, strengthening customer relationships and ensuring we remain at the forefront of safety innovation. This is an exciting time for the business, and Andrewโs leadership will play a key role in shaping the next phase of our journey.โ
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