Meta Materials Inc. announced the appointment of Mark Spencer as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Product and Design for its Authentication division. Joining META in November, he will support the QUANTUMTM series nano-optic authentication products for banknotes, government documents and brand protection, from design to integration. Mark, an industry veteran, comes with a wealth of expertise in banknote design, development, and production from the world's leading design teams at De La Rue and Crane Currency.

Mark Spencer is a global leader with over 20 years experience from key roles in banknote design, production, and product management. His track record includes the launch of over 450 new banknote designs and five products in the currency sector, and he was responsible for an entire currency portfolio of approx. $350 million per annum.

He has led business transformation and key strategic technical projects, including the creation and relocation of a design, banknote prototyping and customer experience suite. Mark's expertise also extends to contract negotiations for strategic partnerships, and he has been a recognised expert speaker at industry events like the G20 Summit.