Jean-Erik Verbeke is Managing Director of Chocolate World, where he pairs sales-driven background with an unabashed passion for food—especially fine chocolate. A true generalist who guides strategic growth, and forges global partnerships that put innovation and craftsmanship at the heart of the company’s confectionery solutions. His career reflects a consistent focus on building customer-centric sales strategies while celebrating the culture and creativity that make chocolate an enduring delight.
The Judges
The Security Buyer Awards stand as a testament to the rigorous standards and exemplary innovation in the security industry. Our panel of international judges at these awards are not just selected; they are chosen thanks to their knowledge, expertise and commitment to the industry.
Representing all areas of the industry, our judges contain knowledge on both physical and cyber security innovations, installer challenges as well as the changing demands of the end user and more. All judges are influencers in their respected fields who will offer invaluable guidance to submissions, ensuring the upholding of industry standards.
The judges’ role at the Security Buyer Awards will uphold integrity and maintain excellence. They will be responsible for judging submissions and entries and hand selecting those that meet our varied criteria, putting together shortlisted entries.




