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Andrew Cooling Appointed Managing Director of EFire Division at Kings Secure Technologies

May 6, 2026

06 May 2026 – Kings Secure Technologies (KST) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Cooling as Managing Director of its EFire division, further strengthening the Group’s leadership in fire and life safety.

Andrew joins KST with more than 25 years of experience in the fire and security industry, bringing a wealth of expertise across entrepreneurial ventures, corporate environments and private equity-backed organisations. Over the course of his career, he has founded, scaled and successfully exited multiple businesses, while also holding senior leadership roles with responsibility for large, multi-site operations and significant revenue portfolios.

Most recently, Andrew held senior operational leadership roles within leading fire and security organisations, where he was responsible for nationwide service delivery, integration of acquisitions, and driving sustainable growth strategies. His appointment comes at a pivotal time for KST, as the Group continues to expand its fire and life safety capabilities following major contract wins and sustained growth across the division.

In his new role, Andrew will lead the EFire division, focusing on operational excellence, innovation and long-term value creation, while supporting the continued growth of the wider Fire & Life Safety business.

Andrew Cooling, Managing Director, EFire said: “I’ve always been drawn to the fire and life safety industry because of the real impact it has—protecting people, property and communities. What excites me most about joining KST is the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation with strong foundations, ambitious growth plans and a clear commitment to quality and innovation.

My career has spanned building businesses from the ground up through to leading large-scale operations within PLC environments, and those experiences have shaped my approach to leadership—focused on people, performance and sustainable growth. In the immediate term, my priority is to work closely with the team to understand the business in detail, strengthen operational alignment and build on the strong momentum already in place.”

Darren Gamage, Chief Operating Officer, Kings Secure Technologies, added: “We are delighted to welcome Andrew to KST. His depth of experience, commercial acumen and proven leadership in the fire and life safety sector make him an outstanding addition to our team.  Andrew has a strong track record of building high-performing organisations and delivering growth in complex environments. As we continue to scale our Fire & Life Safety division, his expertise will be instrumental in driving operational excellence, strengthening customer relationships and ensuring we remain at the forefront of safety innovation. This is an exciting time for the business, and Andrew’s leadership will play a key role in shaping the next phase of our journey.”

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