Brinks Home Security names chief commercial officer

DALLAS-FORT WORTH, Texas—Brinks Home Security, a home security and alarm company, announced the appointment of Kelly Atkinson as Chief Commercial Officer, effective March 1, 2021.

“We are thrilled to have an executive of Kelly’s caliber join our executive leadership team," said Brinks Home Security CEO William Niles. “Kelly’s experience and depth of knowledge in sales and marketing, product launch and business model innovation will be instrumental as we execute on our commercial strategy and deliver on our commitment to a superior customer experience built around the Brinks Home Security brand. We look forward to her contributions."

Atkinson joins Brinks Home Security from Charter Communications, where she was Head of Marketing for Consumer and SMB. While at Charter, she oversaw the company’s digital sales channel and delivered over 38 percent of new customers in 2019. Atkinson was also responsible for prospect and customer communication and retention programs to drive improved customer value and successfully launched the company’s wireless business, growing it to more than one million customers in the first year. Prior to this, she worked for Rogers Communications and Time Warner Cable in senior leadership roles, where she was instrumental in developing markets, growing revenue, and improving customer relationships. She also worked for Citi and Discover earlier in her career.

“I am very excited to be joining Brinks Home Security at such a transformational moment for the business,” Atkinson said. “I look forward to working with Bill, along with such an impressive leadership team, to build many more new customer relationships for the iconic and well-respected Brinks Home Security Brand.”

Atkinson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business, Communications and Marketing from Villanova University. She has also received numerous awards for her leadership and dedication to excellence.