London, 6th May 2022 – As of today, Marc Cooke has been announced as the new MD of the Aspire Software Security portfolio, comprising Bold Communications in the UK and Innovative Business Software in the Nordics. Cooke was formerly Group Sales Director for Chubb Fire & Security Group and has joined Aspire Software to head up its expanding Security portfolio.
“I’m thrilled to be at the helm of Bold and Innovative,” said Cooke. “I look forward to playing a pivotal role in the expansion and evolution of the portfolio.”
Patrick Cusk, the CEO of the Aphinity Portfolio within Aspire Software, added, “Marc brings a deep understanding of alarm monitoring technology and the near-term technology opportunities in the Security market. We are confident that his infectious enthusiasm and determination to deliver value to our clients will ensure the long-term success of the business.”
Cooke replaces interim MD Lars Nygaard and will oversee the day-to-day operations of the existing alarm monitoring software businesses, in tandem with Aspire Software’s ambition to expand its presence in the Security sector with further acquisitions.
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Bold Communications is one of the UK’s leading alarm monitoring platform providers and for over 30 years has developed alarm communications and management systems for the alarm central station and ARC market. The company supports more UK alarm and CCTV monitoring control rooms than any other supplier and is a recognised leader for security monitoring solutions with its Gemini software platform.
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Buy. Enhance. Grow. Aspire Software, an operating group of Valsoft Corp, is a vertical acquisition software company that owns, operates and manages a portfolio of companies in various industries. Aspire constantly seeks opportunities in various verticals. Aspire’s team of entrepreneurs and business builders have an unwavering commitment to developing our brands and expanding into new markets. It is all made possible thanks to its decentralized management strategy and indefinite hold period.
