Secure solutions provider IDEMIA Public Security has named Vincent Bouatou its chief technology officer and head of its international CTO office.
Bouatou brings over 20 years of experience to his new role, helping him steer the company’s cybersecurity strategy, technical governance initiatives and artificial intelligence development leadership. He most recently served as IDEMIA Public Security’s deputy CTO and head of strategic innovation and intellectual property. Previous leadership positions included director of the innovation lab and director of business support and innovation at the products and innovation division.
Before joining IDEMIA, he worked as an academic research relations representative at Microsoft and a research manager at SAGEM Security.
In remarks welcoming the new appointment, IDEMIA Public Security CEO Matt Cole touted Bouatou’s technical know-how and track record in the biometrics and identity industry.
“As we execute our mission to make the world safer through our best-in-class technology and services for the government, travel, law enforcement, and public sector, I am confident that Vincent will further strengthen our innovation and leadership in the market while focusing on how our biometric technology positively impacts society, with a continued effort on security, equity and privacy protection,” the chief executive said.