Stockholm and London – October 28, 2024 – Apstec Systems, a world-leading innovator in smart people screening technology, is delighted to announce the appointment of Stephen Cooper OBE to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Stephen has been a key member of the Apstec team for some time and with his extensive experience and strong operational background in security, he is uniquely qualified to lead Apstec into the future.
‘Stephen’s exceptional leadership skills, deep industry knowledge, and proven track record make him the ideal candidate to lead Apstec,’ said David Kellermann, Chairman of the Apstec Board. ‘We are confident that under his guidance, Apstec will continue to deliver innovative security solutions and strengthen our position in the security screening technology market.’
Prior to joining Apstec, Stephen served as the security advisor to the British Government on joint security programs with foreign governments. He also spent six years working on the London 2012 Olympics, initially as the Head of Security for the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) and subsequently as the Head of Security for the Olympic Park and Village during the Games. Stephen also enjoyed a successful military career, heading up the British Army’s counter-terrorist bomb disposal, weapons technical intelligence, ammunition and explosives management capability.
Stephen Cooper expressed his enthusiasm for taking on this pivotal new role: ‘This is an outstanding opportunity and I am delighted to be appointed CEO of Apstec. The company has a strong reputation for providing cutting-edge products at the forefront of next-generation people screening solutions. I am excited to lead this uniquely talented team in delivering such a meaningful contribution to countering terrorism and enhancing border security.’