ABOUT THIS EVENT
High Security Printing Asia is a regional forum for secure document technologies and techniques for production of banknotes, Passports, ID Cards, visas and other secure documents across Asia. Authentix is proud to be a gold sponsor. If you’re attending, stop by our booth to meet our team and learn how we’re advancing authentication and security solutions worldwide.
AUTHENTIX ATTENDEES
Alan Newman
Chief Product Officer, Authentication
With over 38 years of experience in the banknote industry, he has held senior roles at the Bank of England and De La Rue across a wide range of banknote manufacturing processes. He has led global design teams responsible for the design and delivery of more than 600 new banknote designs worldwide, earning 14 international design awards. Since 2008, his teams have launched into circulation approximately 30 percent of all new banknote designs issued globally. His career reflects deep technical expertise, creative leadership, and a sustained impact on currency innovation and security worldwide.
Mark Spencer
Senior Vice President – Product, Design, and Marketing
Mark has over 20 years of experience across pivotal positions in banknote design, production, and project management. He has worked with De La Rue and Crane Currency, supporting design, substrates, security features, and print manufacturing sites. During this time, he has launched over 450 banknote designs and five currency products, demonstrating extensive expertise in all aspects of banknote creation. This includes leading various design and technical advisory projects, such as those for SARB, the Bank of England, HKMA, and Kazakhstan, contributing significantly to the development and implementation of secure and innovative currency solutions worldwide.
Jonathan Garside
Vice President, Currency & Security Print
Jonathan brings nearly 30 years of experience in the global banknote and security printing industry, with a strong track record in commercial leadership, business development, and product innovation. His career includes senior roles across leading industry organizations such as De La Rue, Landqart and Oberthur Fiduciaire. He holds extensive global sales leadership across Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia, backed by proven success selling banknote substrates and finished banknotes to central banks and security printers