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• First Name: Bernd
• Last Name: Kümmerle
• Priority: Normal
• Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
• Company: Veridos GmbH
• Country: Germany
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• Session Timeslot: Friday 16/10/2026 09:30-10:55
• Session Title: Session 10 __ Evolution of identity verification: new approaches and latest initiatives
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• Session Track: Identity
• Session Location: Audi 15
• Role: Chair
• Bio:

  Bernd holds a degree in Business Studies and International Trade from the University of Reutlingen and has over 20 years' working experience in international banknote and government business at Giesecke+Devrient in Munich, Germany.

  Originally from a sales background, Bernd has been a member of G+D’s global management team in various positions, amongst others heading the Government Solutions Business and since 2017 the Banknote Solutions Business.

  In July 2025, Bernd became the CEO of Veridos GmbH, a joint venture between Giesecke+Devrient and Bundesdruckerei. The company is a leading global provider of integrated identity solutions.

• Presentation Title: Session 10 __ Evolution of identity verification: new approaches and latest initiatives
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