AGT International Announces Appointment of Anthony Swansson as President of Projects & Integration

ZURICH, Nov. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- AGT International (AGT), a global network of security and public safety solution companies that are among the fastest growing in the world, today announced that Anthony Swansson has joined the company as President of Projects & Integration. Mr. Swansson will be responsible for globally overseeing all program delivery, on time, on budget and on quality to the customer's full satisfaction, and will be based in Zurich.

Mr. Swansson comes to AGT with an impressive track record of executive experience. Prior to working for AGT, Mr. Swansson was a senior executive with Boeing for 17 years, where he led several multi-billion-dollar contracts and various divisions in the company.  He was the General Manager of Space and Communications Services and an Executive Program manager for Ship Systems in Australia prior to relocating to the USA.  Boeing selected Mr. Swansson as the Executive Project Manager for the Airport Security Program in the USA, a $1.5B project, and the Advanced Avionics Command & Control Systems Program in Phantom works – Boeing's advanced R&D Division. Most recently, as Executive Program Manager for the Secure Border Initiative, Mr. Swansson led the team responsible for implementing a major international border security program. Previous to his leadership roles at Boeing, Mr. Swansson held management positions with the State Energy Commission of Western Australia and DKS Pty Ltd.  Mr. Swansson also served for 20 years in the Royal Australian Navy.

Commenting on the appointment, Mati Kochavi, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of AGT International, said: "AGT is dedicated to the achievement of our mission to be the world's premier provider of end-to-end technology systems and solutions that assist our customers in effectively managing complex environments. With the addition of an experienced industry expert like Anthony Swansson, following so closely on the heels of AGT's appointment of Professor Lutz Heuser, I am more confident than ever that the team we are assembling will fulfill this mission, while providing best in class solutions to our clients in government and the corporate sector."

Anthony Swansson said, "The opportunity to work for an organization with the foresight and vision of AGT is one that I could not pass up. I am pleased to be joining such an accomplished team and look forward to contributing my expertise in technology-based solutions to AGT's clients, as they grapple with the critical challenges of the 21st century."  

About AGT International:

One of the fastest-growing security and public safety solutions organizations in the world, AGT has operations on five continents. Led by a unique vision, AGT combines the brain trust of its brightest minds globally with ahead-of-the-curve technology, to unlock the world's potential. AGT partners with governments and corporations to help them predict, prepare for, prevent and manage challenges and threats that arise in complex environments – with services that include urban management, health emergency management, cyber and food security. Founded in 2006, and with sales in excess of $7 billion to date, the AGT network of companies currently has 1,700 employees worldwide.

SOURCE AGT International