Paragon ID Appoints John Rogers as New CEO

Owned by Grenadier Holdings, Paragon ID, a leading provider of secure identification solutions for e-ID, Transport & Smart Cities, Track & Trace & Brand Protection and Payment, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Rogers as its new Chief Executive Officer. John Rogers succeeds Clem Garvey, who after seven years of dedicated service has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of Paragon, also a division of Grenadier Holdings.

John Rogers brings a wealth of experience in the technology and identification industries to Paragon ID. Prior to his appointment, Rogers was Executive Director of Corporate Development for Grenadier Holdings for 10 years, and he already supported Paragon ID as Chairman of the Board and in driving its acquisitive growth since 2017. Prior to joining Grenadier, John was Executive Officer of NASDAQ-listed secure identification provider Identiv, Vice President of Strategy for the Identification Technology Group of Assa Abloy and CEO of Sokymat (now HID Global), formerly the world’s largest manufacturer of RFID tags. He remains an Executive Director of Grenadier Holdings. 

Patrick Crean, Grenadier Holdings’ Executive Chairman declares: "I would like to thank Clem Garvey for his dedication over the last 7 years. Thanks to his work and dedication, Paragon ID is recognised and respected in all its markets for its technological and R&D knowhow, and for the quality of its products and services. Clem’s expertise will be a true asset to Paragon.”

He adds: “John's extensive experience, proven leadership, and vision for the future make him the ideal person to lead Paragon ID into its next phase of growth. We are confident that under his leadership, the company will continue to expand its market presence and drive innovation in the identification solutions industry."

John Rogers expressed his enthusiasm about his new role at Paragon ID: "I am honored to take on the role of CEO at such an exciting time for the business. The company's commitment to excellence and innovation is truly inspiring. I look forward to working with the talented team at Paragon ID to build on the solid foundation and drive the company to new heights."

Paragon ID is a global leader in identification solutions, providing a wide range of products and solutions based on smart contactless technologies including RFID and NFC. The company serves various industries such as transport, logistics, pharmaceuticals, industry, retail, and manufacturing, offering cutting-edge technology to connect and locate people, products and things, enhancing security and efficiency.