Alex Housten joined dormakaba Americas as COO on April 1, during the initial weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. Here, he speaks with SDM about the surge in demand for frictionless access control, the lessons that can be learned from this health crisis and more.
SDM: Where were you working before, and why did you want to take on this role at dormakaba Americas?
Alex Housten: I worked at United Technologies for 15 years building systems, mostly HVAC, fire and security products. I was excited for the opportunity to join dormakaba because it’s a very strong, value-led organization with a high capacity for investment in growth, both organic and inorganic. I know the future is going to be bright because we have the capacity to move our company to the best spot in the industry to grow.