With a degree in electrical engineering and a Masters in Business Administration and Finance, Ari began his career by working for Schindler Lifts Pty Ltd in the 90s. In his 12 years at Schindler, Ari held various positions in business development, logistics and operations management, where he developed a thorough understanding of the construction industry and allied industries. Later, with the encouragement of family and friends, he acquired Urmet Home and Building Solutions in 2004 and has since taken the Urmet brand to market leadership nationally with distribution and security contracting businesses covering all major Australian cities. With a strong emphasis on people, customer service and standardisation, Ari’s focus has, and continues to be, on leading a business and brand that continues to transform the apartment living experience and create safer communities.

With a degree in aerospace engineering, Andrea began his career by working for Leonardo (Finmeccanica), one of the largest defense organisations in Europe. In his four years with the organisation, Andrea held various project management positions and was involved in a business process redesign work group where he gained an in-depth understanding of business models and company strategy beyond project management techniques. Later, he joined the Export Department at Urmet in Italy, a known leader in the security and communication fields. While at Urmet, Andrea managed the acquisition of MTS, an Australian distributor of Urmet, in 2010 and became a partner in the business. In 2011 he moved with his family to Melbourne to manage the business and grow the Urmet brand nationally in Australia. Andrea believes there has never been a better time to achieve freedom (in all forms) through technology and on a daily basis he focuses on innovation and business growth. Andrea is the author of the book 'Making Buildings Safer' and the mind behind the building security rating and the SAFER methodology, which contribute to the company's vision of creating safer communities.

Peter began his career at Urmet Home & Building Solutions as a graduate in 2005. Having completed a Bachelor of Business, a Certificate in Accounting as well as a Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Peter’s contribution to the business has evolved over time from an internal sales role to managing the operations side of the business and to becoming a director of the group. Throughout his time at Urmet, Peter has played an instrumental role in the promotion of the Urmet brand nationally, ensuring Urmet products are sold and supported throughout Australia. Peter has extensive experience in dealing with overseas suppliers as well as local top tier customers and understands the demands of the construction industry, in particular, the importance of effective project delivery and of meeting tight deadlines. His in-depth knowledge of various security systems and his ability to understand new technologies make him a go-to person for customers and stakeholders alike when it comes to system design and specification, and Peter enjoys nothing more in his work than being a trusted partner to clients, helping them see their residential projects through to completion.

Ben has been with the Urmet Group since the establishment of Epsilon Security in Victoria. Prior to being appointed the General Manager for Victoria in 2019, Ben held the role of Business Development Manager, working closely with developer clients to select the most appropriate security and technology solutions for their building projects, and working closely with our broader team to ensure a seamless delivery from the initial design stages through to completion. Ben has a degree in Business and International Business and over 10 years’ experience in the security industry. He started his career in the electronic security industry as an Operations Manager and worked in the international division of Volvo Trucks in Gothenburg, Sweden, prior to joining the Urmet Group. As General Manager, Ben plays an instrumental role in the strategic direction of the Group while also managing the team and driving major projects.

Will is an accomplished and well-respected individual with over 20 years’ experience in the property and construction industry. Will joined the Urmet Group in 2017 from REIS Corporation where he worked as a development and site manager, following over 17 years at Meriton Group. At Meriton, Will held various roles during his time with the company – his role evolving from a sales position to Group Property Operations Manager, where he spent his last five years with the company. Throughout his time in the property and construction industry, Will has worked on some of the largest and most prestigious residential building projects in NSW. Will brings his wealth of knowledge and experience in business development, customer relationship management, operations, sales, business planning and budgeting to his new role at the Urmet Group in Australia, with a primary focus on QLD sales and operations, having recently been appointed as our Queensland Branch Manager.