Women are becoming a bigger part of the industry and making people take notice! There are now women technicians, engineers and key leadership roles fighting their way to the top. Todays guest is an advocate of inclusivity and diversity, and champion of our next generation industry leaders.

Guest Bio:

Maureen Carlo is BCD International’s Director of Strategic Alliances. In her role, Maureen is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive strategies for cultivating and strengthening relationships with ecosystem partners – including systems integrators, the security consulting community, industry associations and technology allies – throughout the US and Canada. This collaborative alignment delivers commitment and value, driving engagement through thought leadership and integrated solution-driven sales. For 16+ years, Maureen’s diverse background, business acumen, and achievements have been influencing the security industry. As a business development professional and strategic leader excelling in comprehensive program planning, Maureen drives education, lead generation and sales revenue. She joined the industry as a systems integrator, before shifting to manufacturing — building complex alliances and leading sales, marketing and business development initiatives internationally. An advocate of inclusivity and diversity, and champion of our next generation industry leaders, Maureen is a founding member and chair of the Security Industry Association’s Women in Security Forum, and proud recipient of the 2019 SIA Progress Award.