i-PRO Co., Ltd., a leading company in professional security and public safety solutions, has announced the appointment of Steve Riley as the new President for its EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region. As the business in this area continues to grow, i-PRO is re-aligning its regional leadership to handle the complexities and support the expanding enterprise efficiently.
Steve Riley will take charge of the entire EMEA organization, emphasizing regional strategy, organizational development, governance, and overall business leadership. Meanwhile, Jose Riolobos will remain Vice President of Sales, EMEA, focusing on enhancing customer and partner engagement and driving sales growth throughout the region.
Commitment to Open-Platform Technologies
This leadership change signals i-PRO's sustained investment in the EMEA region. The company remains committed to providing AI-enabled, cybersecure, and open-platform technologies, reinforcing its reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation.
This leadership change signals i-PRO's sustained investment in the EMEA region
Riley brings over 25 years of leadership experience in the electronic security, access control, fire safety, and technology sectors. His career includes significant roles at Stanley Security and ADT, among others. Before joining i-PRO, he was the Global Division Director for PAC GDX at Comelit Group, overseeing integrated access control and security solutions.
Expert Leadership to Drive Expansion
In highlighting the significance of Riley's appointment, i-PRO CEO Masato Nakao stated, “EMEA is a key growth region for i-PRO, and Steve’s appointment reflects our ambition to build on the strong momentum we have already achieved. With his extensive industry experience and proven track record of leading international security businesses, Steve will further strengthen the operational capabilities of i-PRO EMEA’s business functions."
Nakao added that Riley will play a vital role alongside Jose Riolobos and the team to accelerate business growth and enhance regional functions as i-PRO progresses to the next expansion phase.
i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security and public safety solutions, announces the appointment of Steve Riley as President, EMEA. As i-PRO's EMEA business continues to expand, the company is adapting its regional leadership structure to support ongoing growth, navigate increasing business complexity, and ensure the organization continues to scale effectively across the region.
Steve Riley will lead the overall EMEA organization, focusing on regional strategy, organizational development, governance, and business leadership. Jose Riolobos will continue to lead the commercial expansion as Vice President of Sales, EMEA, focusing on customer and partner engagement, and accelerating sales growth across the region.
Open-platform technologies
The appointment reflects i-PRO's continued investment in EMEA as a strategic region and its commitment to delivering AI-enabled, cybersecure, and open-platform technologies built on the quality, reliability, and innovation for which i-PRO is known.
Steve joins i-PRO with more than 25 years of leadership experience across the electronic security, access control, fire safety, and technology sectors. Throughout his career, he has built and transformed international security businesses, leading commercial growth, organizational transformation, product strategy, operations, and business development across EMEA, APAC, and global markets.
International security businesses
He has held senior leadership positions with Stanley Security, ADT, and other leading technology organizations. Most recently, he served as Global Division Director, PAC GDX at Comelit Group, leading the company's integrated access control and security division.
“EMEA is a key growth region for i-PRO, and Steve’s appointment reflects our ambition to build on the strong momentum we have already achieved. With his extensive industry experience and proven track record of leading international security businesses, Steve will further strengthen the operational capabilities of i-PRO EMEA’s business functions. Working alongside Jose and the broader team, Steve will help accelerate the organization’s growth, strengthen our regional capabilities, and support the next phase of business expansion across the region,” said Masato Nakao, CEO of i-PRO.
