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It is a match that even Yente, the matchmaker character in the Broadway hit Fiddler on the Roof would approve. Thomas Jensen, a veteran global executive who had been serving as Executive Vice President at Bechtle in Barcelona for the last two years, admits he wasn't looking for a job when Milestone approached him about becoming their next CEO, but once he had an opportunity to absorb the corporate culture, the leadership style and the long-term growth strategy the organization featured, Jensen realized this was a perfect match for his skill sets.
Jensen promises to maintain the vision and growth path that has propelled Milestone to become a global leader in video surveillance technology and software management, with an eye on strengthening its posture on surveillance and data privacy. His leadership style is foundational, opting to lead shoulder-to-shoulder with an eye on team building rather than eliciting orders from on high. When he accepted the position, he candidly admitted that this was not a career move he viewed as a step upwards since that would indicate it was above something else. He prefers to call it a step inward as he steps into the Milestone helm as a co-player.
SecurityInfoWatch.com Editorial Director Steve Lasky had the opportunity to present some questions to Jensen recently about his new job and his goals. Here is that conversation.
SIW: How did your previous experience at HP and Bechtle prepare you for this new role at Milestone?
Jensen: That's where I learned how the channel works, working at Bechtle and HP gave me a strong insight into what IT partners were looking for from their suppliers. However, I resisted becoming a specialist in IT because I think it's stronger...