Baratta comes with more than 33 years of experience in law enforcement, security, emergency preparedness and healthcare and security sales.

Additionally, Baratta maintains memberships and certifications from ASIS and the International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS), and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). He is a board member of the ASIS Healthcare Advisory Council and the chairman of the Security Industry Association (SIA) Healthcare Security Working Group.

“I am fortunate to be joining such a well-respected company that prides itself on innovating for a smarter, safer world,” Baratta said. “I look forward to working with the industry leading team at Axis to further build the expertise in the healthcare segment.”

In his new role, Baratta’s primary responsibilities include generating awareness about Axis solutions within the healthcare vertical, cultivating partner relationships, and identifying new markets and innovative solutions in the healthcare space.

“Paul brings a wealth of healthcare experience to this role, which will greatly benefit our customers and partners and help bring Axis to new heights in 2016 and beyond,” said John Bartolac, senior manager, industry segments, Axis Communications, Inc. “This addition to our team confirms Axis’ commitment to recruiting top-notch industry leaders to best position the company for continued growth.”