Xavier Larduinat is a manager for innovation at Gemalto, currently in charge of advancing Gemalto as a leading technology brand and provider of solutions that secure the digital world. Prior to the 2001 beginnings of his work in the digital security market, Xavier spent 14 years in the semiconductor design and test industry, with multiple international product marketing assignments, including stints in Germany, Silicon Valley and Austin, Texas. Xavier holds a Master's degree in electronics engineering from INSA Lyon in France.