Netwatch Appointed New Head of North American Sales
The firm hired industry veteran Kris Slimmer to oversee sales strategy for its video monitoring business.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in People
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Netwatch has appointed Kris Slimmer as senior vice president of sales to lead its North American organization. Slimmer brings nearly 30 years of security industry experience to the role as the company pushes to expand its AI-enabled monitoring model.
Why it matters
The company is looking to scale adoption of its proactive video monitoring services across high-stakes sectors like banking and critical infrastructure. This leadership move signals a shift toward aggressive market expansion supported by veteran industry personnel.
Kris Slimmer has managed regional portfolios ranging from $100 million to $400 million during prior tenures at Allied Universal, Admiral Security Services, and Empire Today. The role involves leading North American sales as Netwatch targets increased market penetration.
The players
Netwatch
A security technology company that provides AI-enabled video monitoring services with live operator intervention.
Kris Slimmer
The newly appointed senior vice president of sales with three decades of experience in the security and services sector.
Allied Universal
A large-scale security and facility services firm where Slimmer served for 13 years.
Admiral Security Services
A regional security services provider where Slimmer held the role of division vice president.
Empire Today
A home improvement and flooring services company where Slimmer served as regional vice president.
The details
Slimmer is tasked with strengthening customer and partner relationships to support the growth of Netwatch's monitoring platform. The service leverages a combination of AI-enabled detection technology and live operator intervention to manage security risks. This approach is intended to replace or augment traditional security guard presence in retail, banking, and commercial real estate.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: Netwatch announced the appointment of Kris Slimmer.
Market Landscape
This appointment mirrors a broader industry transition toward AI-enabled video surveillance as an alternative to traditional manned security guarding. It positions Netwatch to compete more directly for market share in capital-intensive sectors like banking and commercial real estate.
Operators in high-security sectors should track whether this leadership change results in more aggressive pricing or new service bundles for monitoring contracts. Business owners should evaluate if current vendor contracts meet their current security requirements versus the newer AI-driven alternatives.
The takeaway
The move underscores a priority shift toward human-led, technology-supported sales strategies in the security space. Operators should monitor their current security procurement cycles to see if emerging AI-based services offer a cost-effective alternative to their existing guard service contracts.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Security Info Watch.
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