Cento CEO Brett Ennals, left, and Tom Verzuh, founder of SCW Consulting, bring together decades of experience as the firms combine to expand global recruitment capabilities across the security and technology markets.
Cento has acquired the assets of U.S.-based executive search firm SCW Consulting, bringing together two established firms in the global security recruitment sector.
The deal unites Cento CEO Brett Ennals and Tom Verzuh, combining experience across international security and technology recruitment markets. The companies said the transaction aligns two organizations that have supported industry growth from Europe and North America.
Founded in 2005, Cento focuses on specialist recruitment across the building services sector, including fire, security, mechanical, electrical, vertical transportation, HVAC and related disciplines. SCW Consulting, established in 2000 and headquartered in Colorado, specializes in executive and professional recruitment for the physical security and voice, data and interconnect markets.
Together, the firms bring more than 45 years of combined experience and a network spanning manufacturers, integrators, distributors and technology companies.
Leadership cites alignment of expertise
Ennals stated in the announcement the partnership reflects a shared understanding of the security sector and its evolving talent requirements.
“Tom and the SCW Consulting team have built an outstanding reputation in the North American security market," Ennals said. "What impressed us most was the depth of their relationships and their understanding of the industry. Bringing our organisations together allows us to combine our global reach with SCW’s strong U.S. presence.”
He added that the acquisition strengthens Cento’s ability to support clients across international markets.
Verzuh said the move expands opportunities for both clients and candidates.
“Over the past two decades we’ve built SCW around deep relationships within the security and technology markets," Verzuh said. "Joining forces with Cento allows us to expand that reach globally while continuing to support the clients and professionals we’ve worked with for many years. This offers us substantial resources and will expand our North American capabilities and market segments in the physical security and related Building Services market.”
Expanded global footprint and capabilities
Cento said the integration expands its North American footprint while enhancing access to senior leadership talent and specialist professionals across the security ecosystem.
With operations across Europe, the United States, the UAE and South Africa, the combined organization aims to provide clients with broader access to talent and market insight across established and emerging security markets.
The companies said the combined platform will deliver greater specialization in physical and electronic security recruitment, expanded executive and board-level search capabilities, stronger North American coverage and broader access to technical and commercial talent.
The partnership positions the organization to support customers as the security industry evolves alongside the convergence of physical security, digital infrastructure and intelligent building technologies, according to the announcement.