The Future of Physical Security: How AI Turns Risk into Resilience Webinar

Rising workplace incidents, theft, and safety concerns are exposing the limits of traditional physical security. In this fireside chat, Travis Niesen, Director of Corporate Security at RH (formerly Restoration Hardware), and James Stark, veteran retail security and asset protection leader, join Chris Wolski and Martin Soukup from Solink to explore how leading enterprises are rethinking resilience for 2026 and beyond.

Travis, a former law enforcement leader who now oversees global security for RH’s design galleries, corporate offices, and hospitality venues, will share how proactive intelligence and integrated protection strategies are transforming corporate security into a business enabler.

James is a seasoned retail security executive with more than two decades of experience leading loss prevention, risk management, and safety programs at Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Pier 1.
 
Together, they’ll share how AI and cloud intelligence are helping organizations predict, prevent, and outpace physical threats.

Key Takeaways

• How the role of physical security is evolving from protection to business resilience
• Understand how AI and cloud intelligence are reshaping the future of physical security
• How security leaders can improve collaboration across safety, operations, and compliance 
• Real-world examples of how AI and automation are helping teams operate more efficiently at scale
• Hear from industry experts on how to prepare your teams and strategies for 2026

This session isn’t about products or platforms — it’s about perspective. Join leading voices in enterprise security and technology as they share how AI and data-driven insights are enabling smarter, more proactive approaches to safety, preparedness, and performance.

Speaker(s)*

James Stark, Retail Security & Asset Protection Leader

James Stark is a seasoned retail security executive with more than two decades of experience leading loss prevention, risk management, and safety programs at Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Pier 1. Known for building high-performing teams and driving innovation across physical and digital security, he has helped shape enterprise security programs across North America. Today, James continues to be a trusted partner in the asset protection community, bridging retailers and solution providers to advance security resilience.

Travis Niesen
Director of Corporate Security at RH 

Travis Niesen is the Director of Corporate Security at RH (formerly Restoration Hardware), where he oversees global security for the luxury lifestyle brand’s corporate offices, design galleries, and hospitality venues. With nearly two decades in protective intelligence, investigations, and physical security, Travis has built integrated strategies that safeguard people, assets, and reputation. Previously, he spent 19 years with the Santa Clara Police Department, leading intelligence and counterterrorism operations for major events at Levi’s Stadium.

Chris Wolski, VP Market and Product Strategy at Solink 

Chris Wolski leads Solink’s go-to-market strategy, connecting market insights, customer needs, and innovation to drive growth. With over a decade in SaaS product marketing–spanning cloud physical security at Solink, enterprise middleware at Solace, and business intelligence at Klipfolio–he brings a deep understanding of how to align product, marketing, and sales around shared outcomes. Chris is passionate about building agile, data-driven GTM teams that adapt to new technologies like AI, helping organizations translate change into opportunity and deliver measurable business impact.

Moderated by Martin Soukup, CTO at Solink

Martin is the Chief Technology Officer at Solink, where he leads the company’s technology vision — combining AI, cloud, and video intelligence to strengthen safety, security, and operational performance. With over two decades of global experience, Martin has held senior leadership roles at Nortel, Irdeto, and Ross Video, driving innovation across cybersecurity, SaaS, and connected technologies for brands like Hyundai and Verizon. He also serves on the Advisory Board for the Queen’s Centre for Security and Privacy, helping shape the future of secure, AI-driven systems. 

*Note: Speakers and content are subject to change without notice.

Topic: Digital Transformation, Risk Management 

Credit Information: Completion of this webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.  CPE credits for ASIS-sponsored webinars will be updated in your user profile within 48 hours of completion.  Self-reporting of CPE credits is not required.