Airport Queue Measurement / Passenger Flow / Movement / Counting Solutions

Human Recognition Systems (HRS), a leader in total biometric solutions, has strengthened its expertise and service offering to the aviation industry with a series of new senior appointments. HRS has been responsible for delivering an enhanced passenger experience at some of the world’s busiest airports, and it is anticipated the new personnel will enhance the company’s support of existing aviation customers.

Jim Slevin appointed as Aviation Managing Director
After five years as the company’s Transport Business Manager and Aviation Business Unit Manager, Jim Slevin has been appointed Aviation Managing Director at HRS. Bringing extensive experience to the role, Jim’s tenure at HRS has seen him focusing on the delivery of aviation projects and consultancy with clients at airports including London Gatwick, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, London City, Bristol, Belfast International and Liverpool John Lennon. Prior to joining HRS in 2008, Jim spent more than twenty years working within the aviation industry in a range of technical and management roles, latterly as Group Security Risk and Identity Manager at BAA.

“The evolution of my role marks an exciting time in terms of business growth and development,” comments Jim Slevin. “HRS’ aviation MFlow suite is already delivering enhanced security, passenger experience and operational efficiency to a number of major airports. Going forward, we will focus on supporting our existing customers whilst extending the capability and customer base for our solutions, further demonstrating their wider business benefits.”

Stuart Wilkinson has also joined the company as Aviation Head of Operations/Project Director. Having previously worked as a consultant to the Home Office, leading on the re-engagement and enhanced development of the e-Borders (Border Security) programme, Stuart realised a £2.5m cost saving whilst increasing the effectiveness of existing IT infrastructure. Stuart also brings experience as a Programme Manager for Raytheon Systems’ Eurofighter IFF Programme, engaging with a multi-cultural portfolio of aviation carriers and IT system suppliers to manage the delivery of technical installation.  

“The innovative technology drew me to HRS – it’s the most successful and biggest UK company in its field,” said Stuart. “I was particularly interested in the company’s commitment to driving efficiencies across the aviation sector, not simply in border control. Having been integral to the implementation of the e-Borders programme, I have extensive contacts worldwide within border security and the aviation/airport industry, so I look forward to exercising this expertise with HRS to the benefit of our customers.”

The aviation team at HRS has also seen the appointment of Aviation Project Manager Damian Donnelly.  An experienced Project Manager, Damian has worked remotely and on site across Europe, Africa and Asia liaising with customers and coordinating teams using collaboration tools and agile methodology in the delivery of biometric solutions.
 
“We already have major deployments within some of the busiest airports and we look forward to expanding this in the future with the help of these new appointments,” states John Tonkiss, Chief Executive Officer of HRS, who has guided much of the company’s strategy for growth in aviation over the past year and who will now concentrate on organisational leadership. “Working in close collaboration with the aviation industry, our innovative and proven solutions increase operational efficiency, retail conversion and security effectiveness, all of which ultimately enables a world-class passenger experience.”

HRS has also strengthened the construction team with Wendy Dorosz, appointed as HRS’ Business Development for Construction and Mohammad Rizwan as Installation Engineer; whilst  in Finance Tony Jones joins as Finance Controller.

To find out more visit www.hrsid.com or follow HRS on Twitter: @HRS_biometrics.

Picture caption: Jim Slevin has been appointed Aviation Managing Director at Human Recognition Systems.

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About Human Recognition Systems
Human Recognition Systems (HRS) is a leader in total biometric solutions. It provides innovative and trusted solutions built on extensive expertise in biometric technology combined with hassle free integrated design, installation and support. HRS serves global growth industries where physical identity assurance is of paramount importance with particular expertise in the aviation, construction and education sectors.

HRS has delivered the technology underpinning 4 of the largest biometric deployments in the UK including at the London 2012 Olympic Village. HRS enables its clients to confidently and efficiently manage risk by enabling real time control of operational activities and ensuring ongoing compliance. With HRS’ solutions clients can measure, inform and improve enterprise performance through applied identity assurance.