Security expert Abloy UK has announced Steve Wintle as its new head of Professional End Users (PEU) division.

Mr Wintle has a strong background in the security industry, having spent 12 years at ASSA, which is also part of the ASSA ABLOY Group. Prior to this, Mr Wintle had held the position of UK sales manager for acoustic ceilings at British Gypsum, and also spent over two years at Kaba access control solutions.

Mr Wintle brings to the role his extensive product knowledge and a solid understanding of the industry, with specific expertise in high security – as this is the division he managed at ASSA.

Commenting on his new role, Mr Wintle, said: “I’m really thrilled to begin my new role with Abloy UK, and I’m looking forward to using the skills I have gained throughout my long career in the security industry.

“For me, Abloy is the number one in access control, offering high-quality electric, electro mechanical and mechanical security locking solutions, so progressing to this exciting new role really is the cherry on the cake.”