Gerard Figols Promoted to CPO at I-Pro

Gerard Figols has been appointed to the position of I-Pro Chief Product Officer (CPO). With a career spanning over 17 years in the physical security industry, Figols brings a wealth of global experience and strategic vision to his new role. Jose Riolobos has been named as Figols’ successor to the role of President of I-Pro EMEA. For several years, Riolobos held senior positions within I-Pro and, previously, Panasonic in Europe and Japan.

As Chief Product Officer, Figols will be tasked with spearheading I-Pro’s global product strategy. “Gerard’s appointment as CPO underscores our mission to establish I-Pro as a truly global organisation. Building on his years of experience working across cultures, Gerard will be able to leverage insights from different business regions to develop best-in-class products suited to the needs of different industries and markets,” said Masato Nakao, CEO at I-Pro.

Commenting on his appointment, Figols said, “At I-Pro, we’re driven by innovation and the pursuit of excellence, leading the global market with our open AI platform and reputation for quality engineering. I am honoured to take on the role of Chief Product Officer at I-Pro and excited to lead the company’s global product strategy focusing on ethical AI, cyber security, and seamless integration with our VMS partners.”