SALTO Systems, a leading manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has appointed Steve Burk as the Director of Marketing for the United States. Based at the U.S. headquarters in Atlanta, Steve will report to Bill Wood, President of SALTO North America.

In this new role, Steve will oversee marketing efforts that guide the continued growth and expansion of SALTO’s electronic access control hardware and software security products. With more than 25 years of experience as a sales and marketing professional and a demonstrated track record of success, Steve is the perfect choice for the position, said Wood.

“Steve is a self-starter that is results driven with a strong skill set that combines creative, strategic, and tactical capabilities focused on excellent customer service,” Wood said.

“We all look forward to working alongside Steve as SALTO continues to grow and expand.”

Before joining SALTO, Steve’s career included marketing and sales leadership with Delta Material Services, Avaya, Inc., and IBM Corporation. His specialties include leading direct and channel marketing, strategic planning, operational effectiveness, channel sales, and key vendor relations.

He has had great success in revenue growth through new customer acquisition and customer lifecycle management. Steve has earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Arizona.

“I am delighted to join SALTO and work with such a strong and dedicated team,” said Burk.

“SALTO’s strong and unique value proposition truly sets us apart in the industry and I am looking forward to helping customers solve their security needs.”

SALTO Systems is a global leader in the development and manufacture of world-class access control solutions, particularly in sectors where security is critical–from airports and healthcare to government, education, sport and entertainment venues, hotels, and more.