Paragon ID Appoints François Gauthier as Chief Operating Officer
Paragon ID, leading provider of identification solutions for e-ID, Transport & Smart Cities, Traceability & Brand Protection, and Payment, is pleased to announce the promotion of François Gauthier to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO).
François Gauthier joined the company in 2012 as Track & Track Business Unit Director and EMEA Operations Director and has since held several key roles, including EMEA General Manager. He was appointed as Chief Industrial & Supply Chain Officer in 2022. Prior to Paragon ID, François held business unit and operational management roles at large industrial companies including Lafarge, Vallourec and Daher. Over the years, he has demonstrated strong leadership, a commitment to operational efficiency, and a passion for innovation.
With extensive expertise in operations and a proven track record of implementing cutting-edge technology in industrial operations, he has been instrumental in delivering growth, transforming our manufacturing processes, and supporting the company’s strategic vision. He has played an integral role in the company’s continued growth and success.
In his new position as COO, François Gauthier will oversee the operations across the Paragon ID group. Working closely with the executive leadership team, he will lead the expansion of our RFID capabilities driving product and manufacturing innovation, process optimisation and supply chain efficiency. He will also support the integration of newly acquired companies.
“We are thrilled to have François take on this new executive role. He has been heavily involved in driving many of our most successful initiatives, and I am confident that his leadership and vision will help us continue to grow and innovate in the marketplace." John Rogers, CEO of Paragon ID
“I am honoured to step into this role at such an exciting time for Paragon ID. I look forward to continuing to work with our incredible team to drive operational excellence and deliver outstanding results for our clients." François Gauthier, newly appointed COO
About Paragon ID
Paragon ID is a UK-based global supplier of OEM-approved, machine-issued parking paper tickets which are used across Europe, the USA, Canada, Africa, and Australia. Our ticketing solutions include smart cards, digital park & ride solutions, and parking enforcement stationery.
We manufacture 5 billion transit tickets per annum at over 70 sites in 12 countries.
Our customers include some of the largest cities’ major airports including London (Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, and City), Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Malta, Toronto, Santiago, and many more in and outside Europe as well as major car park management companies such as NCP, APCOA, Smart Parking and Indigo.
Our ticketing solutions are backed by full stock management and a personalised online catalogue facility. Tickets can be ordered from stock, or you can design your own, to incorporate your own bespoke brand style.
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