IACA Board Members:

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Adrian Baxter
Vice President & Executive Director,
International Association of Currency Affairs


photo of Adrian Baxter"IACA provides its membership with the critical information needed to stay abreast of the new technologies and trends that take place in this fast moving world of currency. It is also an invaluable platform for networking amongst the leaders of the industry."
Anton Bleikolm
Managing Director,
SICPA


photo of Anton Bleikolm“The speed at which technology moves today in its’ efforts to protect the Currency Industry from the effects of International Counterfeiting means that organizations need to remain informed, not just of the threats in the market place but also about the innovations to counteract them. IACA provides the forum that puts many concerned parties in touch with each other.”
Myles Curtis
Managing Director,
Securency Pty Ltd


photo of Myles Curtis“IACA has provided a broader circle of technical currency expertise through its member base. These contacts have a breadth of knowledge of emerging technologies and some of this information will soon be made available for members. Our survey to members has also enabled us to gain an insight into perceived threats to cash both from its security vulnerability, and the threats from other emerging payments systems. Membership has also given us access to other IACA Committees."
Thomas Ferguson
Former Director,
U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing


photo of Thomas Ferguson"While each country is faced with certain unique issues that relate to the issuance and usage of currency within their country, there are a number of common issues that must be addressed when designing a new banknote series. IACA can provide members with recommended guidelines that if followed will result in a secure and efficient currency for any country no matter what their individual circumstances".
Richard G. Haycock
Chairman,
International Association of Currency Affairs


photo of Richard Haycock"IACA was conceived after a conversation with a major issuer of Currency, who stated that there was a need for an association that brought the Currency Community together. To share information, to formulate and record best practice, to set standards and award excellent performance, these are the goals that came out of that original discussion and the goals that guide us today."
Douglas Mennie
President,
Cummins-Allison


photo of Douglas Mennie"Collaboration between Central Banks, Note Printing Entities, Currency Processing Industry and Law Enforcement is no longer an option. It is a requirement. We have to work together and address the fast growing counterfeit issues. We are happy to see a beginning of a dialogue between all entities."
Bob Rankin
Assistant Governor, Business Services,
Reserve Bank of Australia


photo of Bob Rankin"IACA offers a unique opportunity for members both to keep up to date with currency-related developments and to influence future trends and directions in the industry."
Francis Ravez
Secretary General,
European Security Transport Association


photo of Francis Ravez“For the European Security Transport Association, IACA has been a tremendous source of contacts and information. IACA gives us a unique opportunity to meet with key stakeholders in the cash cycle and through participation in the working committees, to organize the defense of the cash industry against an incredible volume of anti-cash rhetoric!”
Cindy Scotland
Managing Director,
Cayman Islands Monetary Authority


photo of Cindy Scotland"IACA is an excellent source of information and contacts. Being affiliated with IACA has proven to be very beneficial to the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority as it has been instrumental in linking us with suppliers of currency-related products as well as with industry consultants."
Armando L. Suratos
Deputy Governor,
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas


photo of Armando Suratos“Keeping up with the news about what is happening in the Industry helps me to make informed decisions that ultimately will be beneficial to my Central Bank.”
Lionel Van Lare Dosoo
Deputy Governor,
Bank of Ghana



photo of Lionel Van Lare Dosoo“Central Banks in developing countries face a cluster of challenges and obstacles in their operations. Frequently they are required to develop and strengthen the private financial sector in parallel with modernizing and reforming their own structures. IACA provides an important platform for sharing information on all things to do with Currency Industry.”
Chad Wasilenkoff
CEO,
Fortress Paper Ltd



photo of Chad Wasilenkoff“Through currency community cooperation, IACA membership provides a platform for a fusion of dialog, incorporating social trends and technology resulting in the democratization of information to reduce vulnerabilities and transform the industry.”
Ralf Wintergerst
Group Senior Vice President,
Giesecke & Devrient



photo of Ralf Wintergerst
Geoff Young
Executive Director,
International Association of Currency Affairs


photo of Geoff Young“Business is all about networking and communicating within the industry you serve. It always has been and always will remain so. IACA provides a platform that brings interaction between all facets of the Currency Industry. That alone brings tremendous advantage to our members.”

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