Building a Global Company in the Fragmented RFID Industry

John has 20 years experience in the RFID sector covering manufacturing, operations, business consulting and general management. Prior to joining Bluehill ID, he was VP of Strategy & Acquisitions for ITG, the RFID division of Assa Abloy. Previously, he was CEO of Sokymat Group, a pioneering manufacturer of RFID transponders using the "direct bonding" method. John was one of the original team that led the huge expansion of Sokymat from a small Swiss LF player to a global leader in RFID transponders encompassing numerous acquisitions of RFID companies. John's prior experience includes service at General Motors, Delphi as well as RFID Automobile Systems Integrator, Megamos. Earlier John worked as consultant in corporate finance, M&A & treasury. John holds a degree in business and economics from Trinity College Dublin as well as a European Masters in Management from the European School of Management (ESCP-EAP). John recently completed a business leadership program at IMD, Lausanne.

Bluehill ID AG is an international operating company with headquarters in Switzerland and listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The company is focused on growing the ID market in general and RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) in particular through accelerating the acceptance of innovative technologies across multiple market sectors. RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) in particular has grown significantly over the last few years and is poised to grow by 25 - 30% over the next 10 years. These technologies are used in the fields of security, identification, tracking and further growing applications. The business model of the company is based on combining disciplined acquisitive growth with sustainable organic growth from its Group of companies. Today, the Bluehill ID Group spans the globe offering customers leading edge products and services across the Identification / RFID value chain. Bluehill ID is strongly committed to helping small and medium sized companies succeed within its structure.