Meta Materials Inc. announced the appointment of Mr. Alan Newman as Chief Product Officer for Authentication and Managing Director of the Banknote and Authentication new Business Unit, reporting to META's President and CEO, effective September 5, 2023. Mr. Newman is celebrated as a luminary in the banknote industry, boasting an illustrious career that spans over 35 years. He is widely regarded as one of the top global experts in his field.

His acumen in driving innovation and his relentless pursuit of excellence have been instrumental in maintaining De La Rue's undisputed status as the paragon of banknote design.