Security management group ASIS International has appointed William (Bill) Tenney as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2024.
Founded in 1955, ASIS International is the world’s largest membership organisation for security management professionals. Tenney will spearhead the organisation’s strategic vision, working closely with members, partners, and stakeholders to advance their professional interests.
“We are thrilled to welcome William Tenney as the next CEO to guide ASIS in our mission to support security practitioners across all disciplines,” said ASIS’s 2024 President, Cy A. Oatridge. “His diverse background spanning national security and global corporate security makes him exceptionally qualified to lead our organisation and advance our strategic priorities.”
Tenney’s track record includes working as Chief Security Officer and Senior Vice President, Global Corporate Security for MetLife; Head of Global Operations Risk for Bloomberg; and Director of Global Security at Target Corporation. He was also a US Naval officer for eight years. He is a graduate of St. Olaf College and Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. Tenney has also completed executive education at Harvard, Northwestern, and MIT.
