Sam Naficy, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of DTT Surveillance, a company he founded over 11 years ago. Mr. Naficy is by nature a serial entrepreneur and has founded numerous companies in a variety of industries. He has approximately 17 years of active business experience at senior executive levels in business sectors including but not limited to: pharmaceuticals, retail/distribution, quick service restaurant development and technology.
In October of 1998, in the midst of the technology and internet boom, Naficy incorporated Drive Thru Technology (DTT). With a keen interest in the food industry, specifically the concept of franchising, DTT was formed to supply technology solutions to the restaurant and hospitality industries and has emerged as the premier manufacturer of digital surveillance products to this niche market.
Prior to DTT Inc Naficy founded The NORG Group which entered into Joint Venture agreements with the 99 Cents Only Corporation (a publicly traded company on the NYSE--NDN). NORG established joint venture partners for the 99 Cents Only Corporation in China, Guatemala and Mexico. Those relationships continue to this day however NORG is no longer involved.
Prior to The NORG Group, Naficy established Daru Nardin, a pharmaceutical brokerage firm specializing in the Middle East. During its first 18 months Daru Nardin attained the exclusive distribution rights to Merck Sharpe & Dohme (MSD -- Merck) and Faulding Pharmaceuticals (Australia's Largest Pharmaceutical Company) for sales into Iran. US sanctions against Iran barred any US based entity to do business in that country. These rights expired in the summer of 2007.
Sam is a graduate of the University of Southern California with a BA in Political Science/PreMed and attended USC School of Law. Sam is a member of Young President's Organization. He is actively involved with non-profits dedicated to under privileged children and is a former board member of the Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club. He is active in Charitable organizations with significant contributions to The National Kidney Foundation, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Juniors of Social Service and Northridge Hospital to name a few.
Sam enjoys time with his family and playing recreational sports such as basketball and paddle tennis.
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