Protos Security Hires Peter Platten as SVP of Sales & Strategic Accounts

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“Peter’s proven track record with leading sales teams and achieving exponential results will be a great asset as Protos continues its forward momentum,” said Nathaniel Shaw, Protos Security CEO. “I’m confident that his innovative mindset and dedication to a differentiated customer experience will help continue the Protos growth story.”

Peter brings over 20 years of sales and leadership experience to Protos, with over half of that in the security industry. Prior to joining Protos Security, his recent experience included roles as Vice president of National Sales and Region Vice President of Sales & Operations for Securitas.

Over the past year, Protos has expanded its marketing, sales and strategic account teams to be more aggressively positioned in the security services marketplace. Our mission is to provide differentiated, best total-value security solutions that deliver world-class service to our customers.

About Protos Security

Protos Security, a portfolio company of Southfield Capital is a technology-enabled security services company offering managed, monitored, and direct guard security program solutions for a wide spectrum of customers across North America. Protos Security prides itself on delivering a high touch service, actionable insights, transparency and program flexibility for its clients.

About Southfield Capital

Southfield Capital is a private equity firm that invests in exceptional, growing companies in the lower middle market outsourced business services sector. Southfield targets companies with $4 – $12 million in EBITDA and partners with owners and management teams that are enthusiastic about scaling their operations through a combination of organic and acquisition growth strategies.

Protos
Headquarters

383 Main Ave, Suite 505
Norwalk, CT 06851, USA
Phone: 203.941.4700

Mark Hjelle

Chief Executive Officer

Mark Hjelle is the CEO of Security Services Holdings, LLC as well as Protos Security and its subsidiaries. Mark is an experienced Chief Executive Officer and Board Member who has led large national business and facilities services firms for nearly 25 years delivering strong top- and bottom-line growth while building high-performing teams with strong culture. Most recently, he was CEO for CSC ServiceWorks, a B2B2C provider of technology-enabled consumer services. Prior to CSC, Mark was President of Brickman/Valleycrest a national provider of exterior landscape and snow removal services. Over the course of his 18-year tenure at Brickman, he held numerous leadership positions in operations, finance and business development. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from The Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Government Administration from the University of Pennsylvania Fels Institute of Government and a Law Degree from Case Western Reserve School of Law.