LAKE FOREST – Kwikset brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware and Home Improvement Division, the leader in residential security, announces the appointment of Nick English to the role of North American Sales Manager, Residential Access Solutions (RAS).
English, who will continue to report to Keith Brandon, Divisional Vice President of Residential Access Solutions, Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware and Home Improvement Division, will lead Kwikset’s overall security and consumer electronics pro trade sales throughout the United States and Canada. He will be responsible for developing and executing sales and distribution strategies for Kwikset’s electronic lock products within the residential security and consumer electronics professional trade channels.
Said Brandon, “Nick has a proven track record of handling a variety of leadership roles throughout his career, and has demonstrated strong sales and strategic partnership insight and capabilities. We congratulate Nick and support him in leading the RAS sales team forward.”
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to lead Kwikset’s RAS sales team as we continue to grow sales, gain market share and establish key business partner relationships within the market,” English said. “With Kwikset’s rapidly expanding line of innovative, industry-leading RAS products, there has never been a better time to take on this challenge.”
English joined Kwikset’s RAS team earlier this year, and brings with him over 15 years’ experience in the security and home automation industry. He has previously held positions with General Manager and Director responsibilities at ADT and Digital Globe Services. English, who has achieved certification as a Six Sigma Blackbelt, received a BS in Business Administration from the University of Dayton, and an MBA from the University of Denver.
