Kwikset Promotes Keith Brandon As Divisional Vice President

Brandon will continue to oversee marketing and sales responsibilities for Kwikset’s RAS business

Kwikset, the leader in residential security, announces that Keith Brandon has been promoted to the position of Divisional Vice President – Residential Access Solutions (RAS) Sales and Marketing. In his new role, Brandon will continue to oversee all marketing and sales responsibilities for Kwikset’s RAS business. This includes Kevo™, the first to market Bluetooth enabled residential door lock.

Brandon is also responsible for the company’s Home Connect products that deliver industry leading integrated Zigbee and Z-Wave lock solutions to the emerging and expanding home automation and security markets.

Brandon has been with Spectrum Brands Hardware and Home Improvement (HHI) for 13 years, holding a variety of leadership roles, including: Group Product Manager; Director, Global Sourcing – Baldwin; and Director, Quality, Baldwin. A 1999 graduate of Murray State University, Brandon received his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology. He is a Six Sigma Blackbelt, and is also certified in Design for Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and ISO 9000/14000.

Tim Goff, Chief Marketing Officer for Spectrum Brands HHI, said “Keith has successfully led our Residential Access Solutions platform from inception to an exponentially growing business. This is a well-deserved promotion.”