Mike Hurst appointed senior security strategist at Zygal

This important appointment marks a key milestone in Zygal’s plans to launch into the UK and European markets. Hurst’s expertise will be instrumental in supporting the company’s growth and development in these regions.

With over 35 years’ experience in the security sector, Hurst brings a wealth of knowledge to Zygal. His expertise in strategy development, market expansion and team building will be invaluable as the company navigates its entry into the UK and European markets.

In addition to Hurst’s extensive commercial experience, he harbours a considerable track record as a volunteer leader with ASIS International, The Security Institute and the International Foundation for Protection Officers. Through time, Hurst has won numerous industry awards and holds the ASIS CPP and IFPO CPOI certifications alongside other qualifications.

Significant asset

“We are thrilled to welcome Mike to the Zygal team,” said Sumanyu Vashishta, founder and CEO of Zygal. “His industry expertise will be a significant asset to our company as we expand into new markets. We’re confident that Mike’s input and support will help us to succeed with our ambitious growth plans.”

As senior security strategist, Hurst will work closely with the Zygal leadership team to develop and implement strategies for market expansion, partnerships and customer acquisition. His role will also involve providing guidance on regulatory compliance and market trends as well as realising competitive analysis to ensure the company’s success.

“I’m excited to join the Zygal team and contribute to the company’s growth and success,” enthused Hurst. “The technology sector is moving fast and I believe Zygal has the potential to replicate the successes it has had internationally in the UK. I very much look forward to working with the team to drive expansion and cement the company as a leader in its field.”

Cloud-based platform 

Zygal offers a cloud-based platform for enterprise physical security solutions, in turn enabling businesses to develop, deploy and manage real-time, mission-critical and cross-functional solutions via Agentic AI capability.

The company’s platform provides unified management, cloud video data, AI and storage solutions for connecting, managing and monitoring assets remotely. To date, the business has connected 40,000-plus locations and handles three million-plus alerts on a daily basis emanating from a base of over four million connected devices.

*Further information is available online at https://aiot.zygal.io