Vicon Industries, Inc. (VII: NYSE-MKT), a designer and producer of video security and high-performance IP cameras, today announced that as part of its ongoing integration with IQinVision, Mr. Bret McGowan has been named Senior Vice President of Sales for the Americas, Far East and Western Africa, taking responsibility for the combined sales organization. Bret joined Vicon over 20 years ago as a marketing analyst and most recently, has served as Vicon’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Americas, Far East and Western Africa. As part of the transition process, IQinVision’s Director of Global Sales, Steven Sarfati and Director of Sales Operations, Mike Gruber will report to Mr. McGowan.

Mr. McGowan commented, “I am excited to be a part of the executive team in this important juncture in the Company’s history. I am confident that we can bridge the core competencies of both sales organizations to build a solid foundation for growth along with new levels of customer service.”

“I am confident that Bret’s experience and knowledge of the security industry, technology trends, and customer relationships will position him to lead the sales team of the combined companies toward renewed growth and future success,” said Vicon CEO Eric Fullerton.

Vicon develops video management software and also designs, assembles, and markets cameras, network video servers/recorders, encoders and storage media. Vicon products are used in video system applications principally for security, surveillance, safety and communication purposes.

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