Integrated Control Technology (ICT), a manufacturer of intelligent access control and security solutions, announced the appointment of Andy Bane as CEO.

According to the announcement, Bane succeeds ICT founder and former CEO Hayden Burr, who will transition to the role of chief innovation officer. Under Bane’s leadership, ICT will reportedly focus on scaling its operations, strengthening its go-to-market strategies, and advancing its technology platform to anticipate and meet evolving customer needs.

ICT said this leadership transition embodies a strategic investment in the company’s future growth. ICT’s appointment of Bane as CEO and Burr as chief innovation officer will leverage both their unique skills sets, providing the best of both worlds to benefit ICT, its partners, and customers, the announcement continued.

Bane reportedly brings more than three decades of leadership, innovation, and growth experience across venture-backed startups, private equity (PE)-backed scale-ups, and publicly traded enterprises. Most recently, he served as CEO of Element, a SaaS industrial software company specializing in data solutions for operational excellence. His track record includes roles at ABB Enterprise Software, Ventyx, and Global Energy Decisions, where he led teams in developing and scaling solutions that combine hardware and software for integrated customer value.

“I’m honored to welcome Andy to ICT,” said Burr. “We’re excited about the new energy and perspective he will bring to ICT, and how his decades of operational excellence will help us continue to scale our operations, strengthen our go-to-market strategies, and advance our technology platform to meet our customers ever-evolving needs.”

“I am thrilled to join ICT at such a pivotal moment of their journey,” said Bane. “Hayden and the ICT team should be proud of what they have built the past 20 years. I’m inheriting an impressive foundation with a differentiated product portfolio, a global customer base, and a dedicated team. I look forward to working alongside this talented group to expand our reach, continue to find ways to best serve our customers and to build on the company’s legacy of innovation and customer success.”