| Volunteer and Executive Leaders ASIS is led by President Eduard Emde, CPP, and Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Stack. If you need a photo, wish to speak with either, or need more information about ASIS leaders, please email the ASIS Public Relations department.
Eduard J. Emde, CPP, is principal consultant for BMKISS Europe, an independent security support organization based in the Netherlands. The first non-U.S. president of ASIS International, Mr. Emde has more than 20-years' experience in security and security risk management. Previously, he served as manager, Consultancy Services for Interseco in The Hague, Netherlands, and as head, Safety and Security, at the European Space Agency's European Space Research and Technology Centre. Mr. Emde also served as a security consultant with KPMG's Forensic & Integrity Services and as vice president, Group Security with ABN AMRO Bank. He has served on the boards of various associations in the field of risk management and security, including the Dutch Society for Risk Management and OSAC Netherlands. A member of ASIS International since 1990, Mr. Emde has served as Regional Vice President in Europe and as board member and Chair of the Benelux Chapter. He also served as a trainer for CPP review courses. Mr. Emde received a master's degree in Organisational Analysis & Behaviour from Lancaster University in the UK and degrees in Business Administration and Dutch Law from Erasmus University Rotterdam. He holds CPP and CISSP certifications. For more about Mr. Edme, please see his President's Perspective column.
Michael J. Stack is chief executive officer for ASIS International, the world's largest professional association for security management practitioners. In this role, he supports the board of directors by initiating necessary research, developing long-term strategies and tactical direction for the association, expanding or initiating new programs and services, setting the direction for the ASIS legislative agenda, and identifying and implementing strategic alliances. Mr. Stack is ASIS's primary contact for media and serves as liaison for the Society for federal, state and local law enforcement organizations. |