2024 marks a milestone for Patrick Jefferies, Abloy UK’s commercial director, as he celebrates 30 years of service to the company and the industry.
Starting as a regional sales representative in 1994, Pat’s career with Abloy has seen him progress through various roles, including national sales manager, Academy director, and commercial director in 2011.
A major achievement during Pat’s career was the establishment of the Abloy Academy, which was created to offer training programmes that focus on safety, compliance, and best practices in security and access control. In addition to his role at Abloy, Pat serves as the UK’s technical expert for electric locking with the British Standards Institution (BSI) and the European Committee for Standardization (CEN).
Pat said: “The focus of my work has always been to contribute to safety and security, and I’m pleased to have had the opportunity to help make a positive impact in the industry. Over the last 30 years I have seen a step change not only in terms of standards and compliance, but also with the more recent adoption of digital access solutions.”
Aaron Yule, managing director at Abloy UK, said: “Pat has been an integral part of Abloy UK’s development over the past three decades. We are immensely proud to have him as a cornerstone of the Abloy family, and his vision, leadership, and commitment have been instrumental in our success.
“We congratulate him on his 30 years of service and look forward to his continued contributions in the years ahead.”
