Richard Mikhael leads IDEMIA’s business in the Middle East & Africa, and is responsible for the oversight of all IDEMIA’s business units in the region.

With over 25 years of experience in the Biometrics and Identity technology sectors, Richard first joined the company in 1992 as part of its sales team. He has held various leadership roles in the company’s Gulf region offices, growing the company’s revenues and footprint in the Middle East. In particular, Richard established the business in the UAE, Oman, Bahrain and Lebanon.

Richard is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the American University of Beirut (AUB).