Charles Lombard

Charles Lombard currently serves as Divisional Chief Executive of the Safety Sector at Halma plc, overseeing the design and manufacture of wireless fire detection and alarm products. With a history of leadership roles, Lombard previously held positions as Managing Director at Argus Security and Apollo Fire Detectors, leading major manufacturers in fire detection for various markets. Prior experience includes General Manager at Colorificio San Marco S.p.A., managing production and sales of paints in multiple countries, and an extensive tenure at ITW Construction Products Europe, focusing on operational management and strategic growth across various divisions. Lombard's career began as a Product Manager in France and included military service as a Reserve Officer in the French Navy. Lombard holds a Business School Graduate degree from Grenoble Ecole de Management and a Master of Social Sciences from the University of Birmingham.