ASIS International has appointed Peter J. O’Neil, FASAE, CAE, as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer. O’Neil will succeed Michael J. Stack, who retired at the end of 2015 following a 22-year tenure as the organisation’s CEO. “It is a critical time for our association and our industry-at-large as unique threat scenarios continue to arise globally driven by world events and advances in technology. As adversaries are multiplying and becoming more sophisticated, our role in preparing security management practitioners worldwide to mitigate threats to their people, property and information has become more vital than ever before,” said ASIS President Dave N. Tyson, CPP. “Peter is definitely the leader we need at this point in time to take our organisation forward. Beyond his remarkable leadership and management skills, he has clearly demonstrated an exceptional aptitude for business and a rare passion for professional advancement.”
“ASIS is an outstanding organisation with a solid, rich history of achievement and exceptional resources,” observed O’Neil. “I am honoured to have this opportunity to lead a talented staff of professionals and to collaborate with a vibrant global network of volunteer leaders and members to advance and grow the association in the months and years ahead.”
Over the past ten years, O’Neil has served in leadership positions with the US Chamber of Commerce, Greater Washington Society of Association Executives (GWSAE), American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), and The Center for Association Leadership. He is a past chair of ASAE and a past chair of the ASAE Foundation. He received the Certified Association Executive (CAE) certification in 1998 and was named as an ASAE Fellow in 2006. An author, O’Neil frequently presents, facilitates, and speaks at various conferences.
