Industry Experts Join Identy, Hopae, Precise Biometrics for Growth

Published Date : 10/19/2025 

Identy, Hopae, and Precise Biometrics have tapped industry veterans to lead their expansion efforts and advance their R&D agendas. 

Identy, Hopae, and Precise Biometrics are leveraging the expertise of recent additions to their management teams to drive international expansion and R&D advancements.

Identy.io, a mobile-first biometric software company, has appointed Joseph Ferrigno as Director of Business Development. Ferrigno brings over three decades of investigative and homeland security experience to the role. His extensive background includes leadership positions at INTERPOL Washington (U.S. National Central Bureau), U.S. Department of Homeland Security OIG, Homeland Security Investigations, United States Postal Service OIG, and USCIS (Citizenship & Immigration Services). In his new role, Ferrigno will lead efforts to expand Identy’s footprint across U.S. and international law enforcement, government, and private corporations.

Hopae, a biometric technology firm, has appointed Bertrand Bouteloup as General Manager Europe and Chief Revenue Officer. Bouteloup brings 15 years of experience in managerial positions in the IT industry, including a term as CRO at French facial biometric company Unissey and nine years as CCO at German identity verification firm IDNow. As GM Europe / CRO at Hopae, Bouteloup is expected to manage the company’s roll-out in Europe and define and execute an aggressive go-to-market strategy.

Precise Biometrics, a Swedish biometrics firm, has welcomed Roger Pettersson as Director of Research and Development. Pettersson brings more than 25 years of global R&D experience in the telecommunications, IT, and automotive industries, including engineering and management positions at Ericsson, Sony Mobile, Axis Communications, and Volvo Cars. In his new role, Pettersson is expected to advance Precise Biometrics’ R&D agenda and support future growth.

These strategic appointments highlight the companies' commitment to leveraging industry expertise to drive innovation and expansion in the biometric technology sector. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS): 

Q: Who is Joseph Ferrigno and what is his new role at Identy?

A: Joseph Ferrigno is a veteran U.S. federal law enforcement executive with over three decades of experience. He has been appointed as the Director of Business Development at Identy, where he will lead efforts to expand the company’s footprint across U.S. and international law enforcement, government, and private corporations.

Q: What is Bertrand Bouteloup's background and his new position at Hopae?

A: Bertrand Bouteloup has 15 years of experience in managerial positions in the IT industry, including roles at Unissey and IDNow. He has been appointed as the General Manager Europe and Chief Revenue Officer at Hopae, where he will manage the company’s roll-out in Europe and define an aggressive go-to-market strategy.

Q: What is Roger Pettersson's role at Precise Biometrics and what experience does he bring?

A: Roger Pettersson has over 25 years of global R&D experience in the telecommunications, IT, and automotive industries. He has joined Precise Biometrics as the Director of Research and Development, where he will advance the company’s R&D agenda and support future growth.

Q: What are the main goals of these new appointments at Identy, Hopae, and Precise Biometrics?

A: The main goals of these new appointments are to drive international expansion, advance R&D agendas, and enhance the companies' market presence and technological capabilities in the biometric technology sector.

Q: How do these appointments reflect the companies' strategies in the biometric technology industry?

A: These appointments reflect the companies' strategies to leverage industry expertise for innovation, market expansion, and competitive advantage in the rapidly evolving biometric technology sector. 

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