Abloy UK has appointed Kevin Birch as its new Regional Specifications Manager to strengthen the company’s presence in the Republic of Ireland.
Over the past 13 years, Kevin has worked in business development for some of the world’s largest companies in the Middle East. Since relocating to Ireland, he has worked in both commercial and residential access control.
Kevin’s goal is to establish relationships with new and existing clients within the region and work closely with specifiers and integrators to educate the Irish market on Abloy solutions, compliance, and standards.
Kevin said: “As the main point of contact for Abloy in Ireland, I’m very much looking forward to getting to know our customers and partners and helping to drive the business forward. This is an exciting industry to be in right now with so many developments in technology and standards for access control solutions – a crucial part of society today.
He describes himself as an outgoing and friendly person: “I am enthusiastic and passionate to offer the highest quality of service possible to assist the Irish market. I believe it’s important to be open and accessible, being located in Region is a positive move offering local support.”
Since starting his new position, Kevin has been overwhelmed by the Abloy team’s and his colleagues’ support. He said: “Although I am in Ireland, and my colleagues are based in the UK, everyone has been so supportive, ensuring I have everything I need to do my job and educating me on the Abloy brand and its range of high-security access solutions. I couldn’t have asked for a better welcome.”
Pat Jefferies, Commercial Director at Abloy UK, explained the new appointment: “Bringing Kevin onto the team is a massive win for us. Somebody of Kevin’s expertise and experience is hard to find, and so when we became aware of his potential and availability in the Republic of Ireland, we knew we had to approach him.
“From training and working with Kevin, I can tell he is the right fit for Abloy UK – he is outgoing and friendly, as well as extremely knowledgeable about access solutions, and I can tell he will be a trusted advisor for the Irish market. We wish him the best of luck in his new role.”