WISeKey Announces New Board Member
November 24 2023 - 1:00AM
WISeKey Announces New Board
Member
Zurich, Switzerland – November 24, 2023: WISeKey International
Holding Ltd. (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), leader in
cybersecurity, digital identity, and Internet of Things (IoT)
solutions operating as a holding company, today announced the
appointment of Philippe D. Monnier to its Board of Directors. Mr.
Monnier brings a wealth of international experience to the WISeKey
board, further strengthening its strategic positioning as a global
fast growth organization.
Mr. Monnier brings extensive board experience to WISeKey. Over
his long career he has served on the boards of more than 10
organizations in Switzerland, Singapore, China, and Japan,
including WayRay AG, a Swiss-based international company
specializing in true AR (augmented reality) holographic displays
for the automotive industry, and Standa Swiss AG, a company that
develops & manufactures opto-mechanics, lasers, precision
positioning & motion control devices for science &
industry.
Furthermore, Mr. Monnier served as Managing Director of
Schindler Lift Singapore where he oversaw the company’s operations
in five countries. He was the Executive Director of Greater Geneva
Berne area (GGBa), the economic development agency representing six
cantons of Western Switzerland. Mr. Monnier is the Founder and CEO
of Eurêka Cybertrading SA, a company that specialized in e-business
across Switzerland and Japan.
He is also a well-recognized interviewer of business and
political leaders and has conducted over 500 interviews for Swiss
and foreign media. He has authored six books on e-business and
economic development in Switzerland. He received his MBA in Finance
and Marketing from the Wharton School at the University of
Pennsylvania.
Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO of WISeKey, stated, "I welcome
Philippe to the WISeKey family. His exceptional international
experience, combined with a deep understanding of technology and
digitization, aligns perfectly with our vision for the future. We
are confident that his contribution will be invaluable in steering
WISeKey towards the expansion of our global footprint and into new
heights in the cybersecurity and IoT space."
Mr. Monnier added, "I am extremely happy and proud to be able to
contribute to the success of WISeKey. I have known Carlos and
WISeKey team for over 20 years and have always been impressed by
their accomplishments. WISeKey is a real source of pride for
Switzerland, and I look forward to closely working with the team to
further its growth.”
About WISeKeyWISeKey International Holding Ltd
(“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) is a global leader in
cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT solutions platform. It
operates as a Swiss-based holding company through several
operational subsidiaries, each dedicated to specific aspects of its
technology portfolio. The subsidiaries include (i) SEALSQ Corp
(Nasdaq: LAES), which focuses on semiconductors, PKI, and
post-quantum technology products, (ii) WISeKey SA which specializes
in RoT and PKI solutions for secure authentication and
identification in IoT, Blockchain, and AI, (iii) WISeSat AG which
focuses on space technology for secure satellite communication,
specifically for IoT applications, and (iv) WISe.ART Corp which
focuses on trusted blockchain NFTs and operates the WISe.ART
marketplace for secure NFT transactions.
Each subsidiary contributes to WISeKey’s mission of securing the
internet while focusing on their respective areas of research and
expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate into the
comprehensive WISeKey platform. WISeKey secures digital identity
ecosystems for individuals and objects using Blockchain, AI, and
IoT technologies. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed across
various IoT sectors, WISeKey plays a vital role in securing the
Internet of Everything. The company’s semiconductors generate
valuable Big Data that, when analyzed with AI, enable predictive
equipment failure prevention. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey
cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeKey provides secure authentication
and identification for IoT, Blockchain, and AI applications. The
WISeKey Root of Trust ensures the integrity of online transactions
between objects and people. For more information on WISeKey’s
strategic direction and its subsidiary companies, please visit
www.wisekey.com.
Press and investor contacts:
WISeKey International
Holding LtdCarlos MoreiraChairman & CEOTel: +41 22 594
3000info@wisekey.com |
WISeKey Investor
Relations (US)The Equity Group Inc.Lena CatiTel: +1 212 836-9611 /
lcati@equityny.comKatie MurphyTel: +1 212 836-9612 /
kmurphy@equityny.com |
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result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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