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Cryptomathic Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Global CEO
September 2022 by Marc Jacob
Cryptographic security solutions pioneer, Cryptomathic, announces the appointment of Laurent Lafargue to the position of CEO.
Laurent brings over 20 years of managerial and executive experience to the Cryptomathic leadership team, gained through a range of positions at leading firms in semiconductors, smart cards, RFID, and electronics, including with Infineon and Linxens.
Laurent’s appointment expands the capacity of the Cryptomathic leadership team, equipping the company to continue its high-growth trajectory across Europe and the US in its four specialist sectors: e-signatures, cryptographic key management, EMV payments and mobile security. All existing members of Cryptomathic’s leadership team retain key management positions.
Founded in 1986, Cryptomathic was one of the first companies to commercialise cryptographic algorithms, and over the past 35 years has built up one of the strongest portfolios of cybersecurity solutions in the market. Global household names in banking and technology rely on the company’s technology to secure their customers’ data.
Cryptomathic holds over 30 patents and has been named one of the world’s 40 most innovative companies by the World Economic Forum.
