The Access Control Executive Brief

About The Access Control Executive Brief

The Access Control Executive Brief Podcast, hosted by Lee Odess, is a member-only podcast delivering essential insights and analysis for physical access control professionals. Each episode explores industry trends, innovations, and solutions shaping how organizations approach security and access management in physical spaces and the digital world. Join a community of security leaders and practitioners to stay informed on the evolving landscape of access control technology, business, culture, and best practices. We offer this free abbreviated version for non-members and invite you to join to access the complete episode and much more at https://www.leeodess.com/executivebrief.

Publisher

Lee Odess

Category

business · technology · technology

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

7 Jan 2025

Latest episode

24 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Feb 2026

   Secured Podcast | Live from Intersec Dubai 2026: Ryan Kaltenbaugh, M.C. Dean

   Recorded live at Intersec Dubai 2026, I sat down with leaders shaping the security market across the Middle East. In this episode, I’m joined by Ryan Kaltenbaugh, Head of Global Sales at M.C. Dean. We talk about why 2025 marked a pivotal growth moment for both the company and the industry, how the Middle East is emerging as a serious proving ground for large-scale, engineering-led security integration, and why critical infrastructure, energy, aviation, ports, and smart city developments represent some of the most compelling opportunities in the global market.

2. 

   18 Feb 2026

   Secured Podcast | Live from Intersec Dubai 2026: Joachim Mahlstedt, ASSA ABLOY

   Recorded live at Intersec Dubai 2026, I sat down with leaders shaping the security market across the Middle East. In this episode, I’m joined by Joachim Mahlstedt, Chief Commercial Officer DAS & Managing Director Kentix GmbH at ASSA ABLOY. We talk about why the Middle East continues to be a major proving ground for large-scale security innovation, how the region is accelerating the convergence of mechanical and digital security, and why data centers and critical infrastructure are becoming some of the most exciting “white space” opportunities in the market.

3. 

   11 Feb 2026

   Secured Podcast | Live from Intersec Dubai 2026: Allan Chester, Juergen Sept, Tünay Karatekin

   Recorded live at Intersec Dubai 2026, I sat down with leaders shaping the security market across the Middle East. In this episode, I’m joined by Allan Chester from Any2Any, Juergen Sept from Tanlock, and Tünay Karatekin from Ones Technology. We talk about how the region has clearly moved into a more mature market, why interoperability and ecosystem thinking are replacing point solutions, and how Intersec Dubai is becoming a unique environment where even competitors are more open to collaboration. More conversations coming over the next few weeks.

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• Alex Holmstrom
• Mary Beth Shaughnessy
• Scott Dunn
• David Furcayg
• Kumar Sokka

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