Multi-award-winning Jo Haigh is appointed to the Board of Croma Security Solutions Group plc as non-executive chairman. The firm provides services to major UK and international organisations, including those operating in government departments, education, retail, and commercial sectors plus domestic clients.

Croma Security Systems Group plc is renowned for being one of the most forward-thinking professional security organisations in the UK. The primary focus is to lead the way in creating a culture of proactive security. The Group delivers solutions for domestic and corporate clients with optimum in asset and family protection.

Jo joins the Board to support the continued growth and assist in realising the Group’s goal of focusing on its successful Locks and Systems business, plus the anticipated roll-out of its security store network.

Jo is a highly experienced non-executive director, having served on over 40 boards throughout her career. She was a finalist for the 2021 Non-Executive Director Awards, in the category of Private/Private Equity-Backed, which is in association with Peel Hunt and sponsored by The Sunday Times, having previously won the award.

Jo said “I am honoured and thrilled to join the Group at this exciting time in its progressive journey that is about to begin. I believe a good business is one where the board is committed to the same values and the same view of its destination. When I join a board, this is one of my fundamental tests of success. For Croma Security Solutions Group plc, the newly refreshed and robust board passes these important tests very satisfactorily.”

Roberto Fiorentino, chief executive officer, said of the appointment “I am delighted to welcome Jo to the Board who I know will bring significant boardroom experience and commercial rigour to our team. Her arrival comes at a key time in our development, as we seek to focus on our cash-generative Locks and Systems business and pursue the roll-out of our security store network.”