IBIA Appoints Leidos’ Michael Bruce to Board of Directors

The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) has announced the appointment of Michael Bruce, Vice President and Division Manager for Homeland Solutions at Leidos, to its Board of Directors.

Bruce brings over 20 years of experience in business leadership and growth strategy across both the public and private sectors. In his current role at Leidos, he leads a team that delivers digital modernization, secure mission software, and operational efficiency solutions to U.S. federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Prior to his tenure at Leidos, Bruce served as a federal executive with DHS/TSA and as a senior executive with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), overseeing enterprise-level human resources, financial, and agency systems. His extensive background in homeland security and technology solutions is expected to be a valuable asset to IBIA as it continues to advocate for the responsible use of biometric and identity technologies.

“We are thrilled that Michael Bruce is joining our Board and representing Leidos. We are excited about the various ways that his extensive expertise can play a role as we represent the biometrics and identity industry,” said Rob Tappan, IBIA’s Managing Director. “His two decades of experience inside both the government as well as the private sector and working on these complex issues will be a true asset to our work, our board, and to our Members. In that same vein, we would also like to take this opportunity to thank John Mears, Leidos vice president and tech fellow, for his fifteen years of service to IBIA, the last five of which he served as Board Chair.”

“The work that IBIA does is critical to educating policymakers and the public at large about the expanding role of the information and biometrics industry in our modern world,” said Bruce. “Whether it’s helping travelers get through the airport faster and with less frustration or helping consumers use their face or fingerprint as their password, biometrics and identity are prevalent in most Americans’ day-to-day lives. I’m excited to continue my advocacy for this dynamic industry.”

The appointment follows other recent changes to the IBIA Board of Directors, including the election of Neville Pattinson of Thales Group as Board Chair for a two-year term and the addition of Intesh Singh from Hitachi Digital Services. Pattinson recently sat down with ID Tech Editor in Chief Alex Perala and Communications Director Tony Bitzionis at Identity Week America in Washington, D.C. for a discussion that delved into the IBIA’s efforts to clear up common misconceptions about biometric technology, while also offering insights about the IBIA’s inner workings and strategic outreach efforts.

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September 23, 2024 – by Tony Bitzionis