Orlando Hirt

As Managing Director of OVD Kinegram AG, Orlando Hirt plays a pivotal role in steering the company's strategic vision and operational excellence within the high-security authentication industry. With a deep expertise in digital transformation and business innovation, Orlando oversees the development and deployment of cutting-edge security features, such as the renowned KINEGRAM technology, which continues to set the standard for preventing counterfeiting and verifying document authenticity on a global scale. His leadership is instrumental in driving key projects that integrate agile project management methodologies, including Scrum, to accelerate product development cycles and enhance responsiveness to evolving security threats.

Under Orlando’s guidance, OVD Kinegram has expanded its technological capabilities by leveraging emerging trends like blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT), ensuring that security features remain resilient against sophisticated counterfeiting techniques. His strategic focus on digital transformation enables the company to deliver innovative solutions that meet the complex needs of over 140 countries, safeguarding more than 600 government-issued identity documents.

Recently, Orlando’s team successfully launched a compelling marketing campaign—"Identity Documents are secure only with a KINEGRAM"—which underscores the importance of physical security features in an increasingly digital world. His expertise in human leadership (Menschenführung) fosters a collaborative environment that encourages cross-disciplinary innovation, ensuring OVD Kinegram stays at the forefront of security technology. Through his vision and expertise, Orlando Hirt continues to strengthen the company’s reputation as a trusted partner in identity document security, combining advanced security features with strategic insights to address the challenges of digital identity verification.