Intergraf Currency High __ Tuesday 13/10/2026
Mónica
Fernandes
Head of the Quality and Counterfeit Analysis Division, Issue and Treasury Department
Banco de Portugal
Portugal
Michael
Kasch
Managing Director Security Printing
Orell Füssli Ltd.
Switzerland
Lior
Lichtman
Head of Issuance Division, Currency Department
Bank of Israel
Israel
Dieter
Sauter
Vice President & General Manager Value Printing
Bundesdruckerei GmbH
Germany
Frank
Vannerom
Senior Currency Analyst Expert
National Bank of Belgium
Belgium
Kathleen
Young
Executive Vice President and Chief of FedCash Services
Federal Reserve Financial Services
United States of America
Yvonne
de Lint
Deputy Managing Director, Currency
Bank of Canada
Canada
Mónica
Fernandes
Head of the Quality and Counterfeit Analysis Division, Issue and Treasury Department
Banco de Portugal
Portugal
Tuesday 13/10/2026 13:40-14:55
Currency High
Currency
Hall A1
Chair
Mónica Fernandes joined Banco de Portugal in 2000 to monitor the quality of the euro banknotes produced for Banco de Portugal and was appointed Head of the Quality and Counterfeit Analysis Division of the Issue and Treasury Department in 2017.
The Division oversees the monitoring and acceptance of euro banknote production for Banco de Portugal, conducts quality control of banknote sorting, analyses counterfeit euro banknotes and coins, performs IBNS testing, develops training materials, and conducts studies on euro banknotes and coins.
Additionally, she represents Banco de Portugal on Eurosystem working groups focused on euro banknote production and quality.
Currency High
Michael
Kasch
Managing Director Security Printing
Orell Füssli Ltd.
Switzerland
Tuesday 13/10/2026 15:30-17:05
Currency High
Currency
Hall A1
Chair
Michael holds a Diploma in Organic Chemistry from Christian Albrechts University in Kiel, Germany, where he gained a PhD in Organic Synthesis and worked as a Scientific Assistant from 1994 to 1996.
In 1997, Michael became R&D Manager at the Consortium for Electrochemical Industry (Central Research Company of Wacker Chemie AG) in Munich and took over responsibility for the development of organic effect pigments for coatings, paints and (security) printing inks.
In 1999, he was appointed Laboratory Head Technical Marketing at Wacker Chemie AG in Burghausen, where he overlooked business development and product management for organic effect pigments for security printing, cosmetics and automotive coatings.
Michael then joined the security ink specialist SICPA in 2005, heading their operations in Germany as Managing Director, and in 2010 became responsible for Western Europe and Canada as well, as Regional Business Director Banknote.
Since January 2019 Michael has been Managing Director of Orell Füssli’s security printing division.
Currency High
Lior
Lichtman
Head of Issuance Division, Currency Department
Bank of Israel
Israel
Tuesday 13/10/2026 09:30-10:45
Currency High
Currency
Hall A1
Chair
Lior joined the Bank of Israel in 1995 and brings 25 years of varied central banking experience. During his first 12 years at the Bank, Lior served as an Economist in the Banking Supervision Department, performing various roles towards the public and Israeli commercial banking system.
In November 2007, he took over the issuance of banknotes, coins and commemorative coins. In this role, he headed Israel’s New Series of Banknotes project and was responsible for the budget, planning, design, security concept, selection of suppliers, materials and security features, printing, and all other production steps, as well as legal aspects, logistics, launch and information campaigns. During this project, Lior acquired extensive expertise in banknote printing, including all related technical aspects and intricacies. The successful launch of all four denominations (NIS20, NIS50, NIS100 and NIS200) was completed in late 2017. The banknotes were internationally recognised and rewarded for high standards of security, innovation and accessibility.
Lior is a member of the management team of the Currency Department and also has responsibility for R&D of new products, and for maintaining and establishing both domestic and international relationships with state institutions, police and law enforcement authorities, suppliers, and other central banks.
Lior completed his academic studies in Israel, graduating with honours. He holds a first and second degree in Business Administration.
Currency High
Dieter
Sauter
Vice President & General Manager Value Printing
Bundesdruckerei GmbH
Germany
Tuesday 13/10/2026 09:00-09:45
Joint session highs
Currency+Identity
Hall A1
Chair
Dieter studied Physics at the University of Tübingen and the University of Stuttgart. From 1996 to 2000, he worked as a Scientific Assistant at the Institute for Nonmetallic Inorganic Materials, University of Stuttgart and joined the Bundesdruckerei GmbH, Berlin as a Project Manager, Research & Development Division in 2000, becoming Product Manager, Process Engineering at Robert Bosch GmbH, Reutlingen in 2002.
Between 2005 and 2006, Dieter worked as a Patent Coordinator in the Banknote Printing Division of Giesecke & Devrient GmbH, München. In 2007 he took over as Regional Sales Director of the Southern & Eastern Africa Banknote Printing Division.
From 2011 to 2018, Dieter was Head of Research & Development at Orell Füssli Security Documents Ltd, Zurich. He also was appointed Head of Security Printing Division and Chief Technology Officer of the Orell Füssli Group on 1 April 2014.
Dieter took over as Chairman of Intergraf's Committee of Experts in October 2016. In 2019, he became Vice President & General Manager of the Business Unit Value Printing at the Bundesdruckerei GmbH, Berlin.
Joint session highs
Frank
Vannerom
Senior Currency Analyst Expert
National Bank of Belgium
Belgium
Tuesday 13/10/2026 10:55-11:15
Currency High
Currency
Hall A1
Speaker
Frank Vannerom holds a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Sciences as a Graphic Engineer from Artesis Hogeschool Antwerpen in Turnhout. He has been with the National Bank of Belgium since February 1994, bringing over 32 years of experience in the field of banknote production and analysis. Over the course of his career, he has held several key positions, including First Printer, Head Conductor, and Printing Supervisor, working across multiple printing techniques such as offset, screen, foil, intaglio, and varnish. Since January 2020, he has been serving as Senior Currency Analyst Expert within the Currency Expertise Center, following the closure of the Printing Works, where he also contributes as an R&D expert.
Frank has led teams and managed complex printing operations, particularly in the production of euro banknotes. His responsibilities have included overseeing machine operations, ensuring compliance with ISO and OHSAS standards for quality and security, supervising the full printing process from setup to final delivery, and maintaining clear communication between technical teams and management. In addition, he is an active member of the RRC Users group and contributes to the Banknote Materials Committee, reflecting his ongoing involvement in industry collaboration and innovation.
Banknotes today: innovations, security and design trends
Kathleen
Young
Executive Vice President and Chief of FedCash Services
Federal Reserve Financial Services
United States of America
Tuesday 13/10/2026 10:15-11:55
Currency High
Currency
Hall A1
Panellist
Kathleen Young leads the team responsible for providing strategic guidance and support to 28 Reserve Bank Cash offices, including national currency and coin distribution and inventory management, and implementation of the NextGen Program that invests in the future of the cash operations by modernizing and maintaining the fleet of cash processing machines and sensors. The majority of Kathleen’s career has been in Federal Reserve Financial Services (FRFS). She started her career in operations and as a young manager, took on assignments in both check and cash operations. She quickly took on increasing responsibility in the Atlanta District before joining the national sales and product management teams hosted by the Chicago Bank. In 2012, Kathleen joined the San Francisco Bank and developed cross-functional knowledge in a variety of local and National IT responsibilities before returning to payments and joining the FedCash leadership team in 2016.
Today, Kathleen is a member of the Federal Reserve System’s 12th District Executive Leadership Team, the FRFS Leadership Team and the Advanced Counterfeit Deterrence Steering Committee. She also chairs the Cash Advisory Group. She is also a board member for the International Association of Currency Affairs. She is passionate about building strong teams and a collaborative culture across the enterprise. Kathleen graduated from Florida State University’s College of Business with an undergraduate degree in marketing/ marketing management. She also completed executive programs at Harvard Business School, Columbia University, and the Darden School of Business.
Approach to the next generation of banknotes
Yvonne
de Lint
Deputy Managing Director, Currency
Bank of Canada
Canada
Tuesday 13/10/2026 15:30-15:50
Currency High
Currency
Hall A1
Speaker
Yvonne de Lint is Deputy Managing Director of the Currency Function at the Bank of Canada, a position she has held since 2012. A member of the Strategic Leadership Team, she provides executive leadership for the full lifecycle of Canadian bank notes, including the bank note issuance program, strategic relations, and organizational performance.
In this role, she strengthens strategic partnerships, advances stakeholder engagement, and provides governance and oversight for the issuance of new bank notes. Her portfolio includes strategic relations, counterfeiting expertise, and project leadership to ensure the Currency Function delivers on its mandate with integrity and measurable impact.
Canadian Counterfeit Landscape