Tenney joins ASIS after serving as Chief Security Officer and Senior Vice President of Global Corporate Security for MetLife
ASIS International has announced the appointment of William “Bill” Tenney as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2024. Tenney, who brings nearly 35 years of security leadership experience from both the public and private sectors, will lead the global security association in its mission to foster excellence in the security profession.
As CEO, Tenney will guide ASIS International’s strategic vision, working closely with members, partners, and stakeholders. He is expected to drive the organization towards growth and increased impact, emphasizing collaboration and continuous improvement.
“We are thrilled to welcome William Tenney as the next CEO to guide ASIS in our mission to support security practitioners across all disciplines,” said Cy A. Oatridge, CPP, 2024 President of ASIS International. “His diverse background spanning national security and global corporate security makes him exceptionally qualified to lead our organisation and advance our strategic priorities.”
Oatridge also acknowledged the efforts behind the successful CEO search, saying, “The successful completion of our chief executive search was made possible by our partner, Spencer Stuart, one of the world’s leading global executive search and leadership consulting firms, along with our CEO Search Committee led by 2023 ASIS President, Tim McCreight, CPP.”
Tenney joins ASIS after serving as Chief Security Officer and Senior Vice President of Global Corporate Security for MetLife. He also held positions as Head of Global Operations Risk for Bloomberg and Director of Global Security at Target Corporation. His earlier career included service in the national security community as a civilian and eight years as a U.S. Naval Officer.
