Intergraf Currency + Identity

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.

Paul Craig

Security Print Solutions – Managing Director

Paul has over 41 years of experience at Authentix SPS starting out as an Apprentice Printer, progressing through the ranks as Print Manager, Planning Manager, Operations Director, to his current role as Managing Director. Paul heads up a team currently consisting of five direct reports and is responsible for coordinating all aspects of running the business.

Gelmer Leibbrandt

RJE – Managing Director, Royal Joh. Enschede

Gelmer, a financial and commercial economist by training, spent the first 20+ years in the pharmaceutical industry in multiple strategic and executive roles. In 2018 he was appointed as managing director of Royal Joh. Enschedé and has continued in bringing innovation in an international production environment.

Adriaan Kamphorst

RJE – Regional Sales Director

Adriaan Kamphorst is a senior specialist in secure printed materials with extensive experience across passports, visa stickers, tax stamps, and diplomas. As Regional Sales Director, he leads the global ID Documents and Tax Stamps verticals, working closely with governments and industry partners on complex, high-security projects. With a strong foundation in both technical and commercial aspects of secure printing, he has expertise spanning the full value chain, from design and specification through to production, verification, and implementation. He is known for his analytical, practical approach and his ability to translate technical requirements into scalable solutions within demanding regulatory environments.

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.

Lyndsey Brett

Security Print Solutions – Studio and Office Manager

Lyndsey has over 32 years of experience at Authentix Consett. She began her career in order processing and progressed into the design studio, later advancing to Studio Supervisor and then Studio and Office Manager. In her current role as Studio/Office Manager & Tax Stamp Coordinator, Lyndsey oversees both the design and estimating teams and serves as the primary point of contact for all tax stamp projects at Authentix Consett.