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Catherine Fankhauser has a diverse work experience, starting with their role as Marking Manager at SICPA in 2002. Catherine moved on to become the Solution Laboratory Manager and later the Technical Sales Manager for the company. Catherine then took on the role of Sales Director of Identity Security Solutions, where they sold security solutions for value documents. In 2018, they became the Identity Security Solutions Director at SICPA and later, the Head of the Digital Lab. Catherine's most recent role at SICPA is Head of Market - Identity. Prior to their work at SICPA, Catherine was a Research Laboratory Manager at Orgamol from 1999 to 2002.
Catherine Fankhauser has a strong educational background with degrees in biochemistry and organic chemistry. Catherine began their academic journey at the University of Geneva, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in biochemistry from 1989 to 1992. Following this, they pursued further studies at the same institution and obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in biochemistry in 1993. Catherine's commitment to education led their to continue their academic pursuits, and they completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in organic chemistry at the University of Geneva from 1994 to 1999.
Additionally, Catherine Fankhauser has obtained certifications in the field of blockchain technology from renowned institutions. In November 2020, they completed the course "LFS171x: Introduction to Hyperledger Blockchain Technologies" offered by edX. In July 2020, they obtained certification for the course "LFS170x: Blockchain: Understanding Its Uses and Implications" from The Linux Foundation.
Outside of their formal education, Catherine Fankhauser has gained expertise in blockchain technology through these certifications, adding value to their educational background and expanding their skillset.
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SICPA is a leading global provider of secured authentication, identification and traceability solutions and services. Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Lausanne, the privately-owned Swiss company is a long-trusted advisor to governments, central banks, high-security printers, and industry. SICPA’s mission is to Enable Trust through constant innovation. For more than 70 years SICPA has been at the forefront of research and innovation in security inks which are at the core of the company’s expertise. SICPA inks and special features protect the majority of the world’s banknotes, security and value documents from counterfeiting and fraud. The company integrates these security features with digital technologies, such as software and data management systems, to offer solutions and services to governments, ensuring product authentication, traceability and protection as well as tax reconciliation and production control. SICPA systems protect governments from tax revenue loss on products most often subject to illicit trade, such as excisable goods like alcohol, tobacco and fuel and support broader policy objectives in the fields of health and the environment. These systems also allow manufacturers to protect and authenticate their products and to engage consumers. SICPA continues to focus on innovation in the digital area, working with inhouse R&D and external partners to provide solutions for e-government services. Today, SICPA is a global company with offices and factories on five continents. With about 2,800 staff of over 50 nationalities, the company provides technologies and services to most nations worldwide.