About Speaker

With more than 29 years of experience driving growth and building high-performing teams across North America, Stephenie Haldane is a bold, people-first leader at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and the future of physical security. She serves as Vice President of End User Business Development for Physical Access Control at HID, where she leads both the End User and Architecture + Engineering (A+E) teams—accelerating adoption of next-generation access control solutions through deep customer partnerships, market insight, and purpose-driven execution.

Known for her ability to connect vision to action, Stephenie is recognized for developing winning teams, building trusted relationships, and creating momentum in complex and fast-moving environments. Her leadership spans vertical market expansion, executive engagement, and the advancement of security technologies that meet real-world needs across critical industries.

Prior to HID, Stephenie launched a new division at ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, bringing electronic access control and security technologies into the Senior Living market and helping shape a modern approach to safety, mobility, and resident experience. Her expertise spans the full security ecosystem, including physical access control, RTLS, mobile credentials, new construction solutions, and product development, giving her a uniquely holistic perspective on how technology, people, and design come together to create trusted outcomes.

Stephenie is also a passionate advocate for the future of the industry, championing workforce development and college outreach to help strengthen the talent pipeline. She is actively engaged with the FAST board and serves on SIA Women in Security boards, advancing leadership, visibility, and opportunity for the next generation of security professionals.

A dynamic and sought-after speaker, Stephenie has presented at leading industry forums including AcceleRISE and PSA TEC and is a frequent voice in conversations around inspiring leadership, culture-building, and allyship. Her insights have also been featured through industry podcasts and publications, where she shares practical leadership lessons and forward-looking perspectives on security innovation, career growth, and inclusion.

Connect with Stephenie on LinkedIn for insights on leadership, security trends, and accelerating end-user engagement through clarity, connection, and purpose.