IDEX Biometrics has named Catharina Eklof as its new CEO, as the company aims to expand its focus on the rapidly growing markets in Asia and EMEA.
As the new CEO, Eklof, who has been IDEX Biometrics’ Chief Commercial Officer for the past three years, will lead the company’s continued shift from a component supplier to a comprehensive biometric solutions provider.
Catharina’s extensive global experience includes driving business transformation and profitable growth at major companies like Mastercard and Securitas, where she played a key role in commercialising new technology solutions.
Morten Opstad, Chairman of the Board of IDEX Biometrics, stated: “I’m delighted to announce Catharina as the new CEO for IDEX Biometrics. With her leadership, and industry experience within payments and cybersecurity, Catharina is the ideal person to lead IDEX into the future.
“As we focus efforts on the fast-growing markets in Asia and EMEA, I have great confidence that IDEX Biometrics will grow the biometric payments and access markets in the coming years.
“I want to take the opportunity to thank Vince Graziani for his contributions to the company through challenging times. Vince will continue to support the company in an advisory role.”
Founded in 1996, IDEX Biometrics is a company in the field of biometric identification and fingerprint sensor technology, specialising in developing advanced fingerprint sensors used in payment cards, digital wallets and cyber authentication systems.
Recently, the company has looked to expand into the Asian and EMEA markets. Last year, IDEX Biometrics partnered with MCS Microsystems for the provision of smart biometric cards.
Commenting on her new role, Eklof said: ”I am most pleased to assume the role of CEO of IDEX Biometrics with the goal to further advance our position as a leader in biometric authentication solutions. In an all-connected world, with growing security threats, IDEX will continue to evolve and execute on our strategy, securing proof of identity in a seamless and customer-centric way.”
