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Security Industry Leader Joins the Empire State Building
Edward M. Levy Named Director of Security at the Empire State Building
April 29, 2009
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New York City - April 29, 2009 - The Empire State Building announced today that Edward M. Levy has been appointed Director of Security for the world's most famous office building.
A transformational and innovative leader with more than 26 years of international-level, senior security executive and risk management experience in the U.S. Government and corporate sectors, Levy will lead the Empire State Building’s security team.
"I'm proud to be joining the Empire State Building as Director of Security, and I look forward to applying my diverse experience in the security industry to this new chapter of my career," said Levy. "As a native New Yorker, it's especially exciting to embark on my new position at such an internationally iconic building."
Levy is a recognized leader within the corporate security industry for his expertise in Enterprise Resilience and Operational Risk Management. His role as an antiterrorism expert when working for the U.S. Government has been instrumental in establishing business protection programs in various corporate sectors.
"The Empire State Building holds security as a top priority for its tenants, visitors and employees," said James T. Connors, General Manager of the Empire State Building. "Edward has been a proven leader in security and crisis management operations for a Fortune 50 company and for the U.S. Government. We are confident that Edward will utilize his expertise to bring security at the Empire State Building to the next level."
Levy joins the Empire State Building from CIT Group (NYSE: CIT), where he served as the Director and Vice President of Global Security & Business Continuity. Prior to that, he served as the Director for Headquarters & Global Security Operations for Pfizer (NYSE: PFE). In addition, Levy is a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Army and has served more than 21 years as a Military Police Officer.
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About the Empire State Building
Soaring 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan, the Empire State Building is the "World's Most Famous Office Building." With new investments in infrastructure, public areas and amenities, the Empire State Building has attracted first-rate tenants in a diverse array of industries from around the world. The skyscraper's robust broadcasting technology supports all major television and FM radio stations in the New York metropolitan market. The Empire State Building was named America's favorite building in a poll conducted by the American Institute of Architects. The Empire State Building Observatory is one of the world's most beloved attractions and is the region's #1 tourist destination. For more information on the Empire State Building, please visit www.esbnyc.com.
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