Authentix elevates Tim Driscoll to CTO role

Authentix has promoted Dr Tim Driscoll to the position of chief technology officer, from his former role as senior vice president and general manager of the company’s currency and tax stamp business.

In his new role, Driscoll will direct research, innovation, and new product development at the Texas-based brand protection and authentication specialist, which has been expanding its technology and business offering in recent years with the acquisitions of SIPI, Traceless and Security Print Solutions.

Dr Tim Driscoll

Driscoll previously provided strategic direction to Authentix and represented the company in its dealings with central banks, governments, and other partners, including for example a 10-year contract signed last year with the Botswana government to provide digital marking and tracing of tobacco and alcohol products.

He has been at the company since 2005, when he took the role of vice president of global operations after a 10-year stint at Spectra Systems as head of materials engineering.

Authentix’ CEO Kevin McKenna said Driscoll “has been a key contributor to the success of Authentix for many years. I’m confident in his range of capabilities to lead the research and development teams and continue our growth in innovation and advanced technology offerings with our expanding client base well into the future.”

The new CTO holds a PhD and master’s degree in physics from Brown University and a BS in Physics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.