Ken Francis joined Actuate as the Chief Operating Officer in November, 2024 after serving as the President of Eagle Eye Networks for eight years. Eagle Eye Networks has ranked four times on the “Deloitte Technology Fast 500” list spotlighting the fastest growing technology companies in North America. Before joining Eagle Eye Networks in 2016, Francis launched ADT Security Services back into the commercial marketplace following the spinoff and IPO of ADT by Tyco International plc in 2012.
Previously, Francis served as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for UTC’s Global Security Products Business Unit, led the GE Security, Integrated Systems Program as the Global Product GM, and co-founded AMAG Technology, Inc. In all three roles, Francis was responsible for the growth of software-based access control and video technologies through the leadership of international product management teams and the expansion of global channels.
Francis earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Florida State University and a Master of Business Administration from American University. He currently serves as Chair of the Executive Advisory Board of the Security Industry Association.