Dublin, 28th October 2024 —
Leading global identity verification provider ID-Pal is thrilled to announce the appointment of John Purdy as the newest member of its Board of Directors. Purdy, who co-founded Ergo over 30 years ago and has since led it through remarkable growth, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to ID-Pal’s board.
Purdy’s impressive background includes co-founding Ergo, where he has played a pivotal role in scaling the company into a €200 million enterprise with 750 employees. His leadership has been instrumental in Ergo’s success, including the spin-off of two notable companies, Fenergo and FlowForma, and the acquisition of five others: CDSoft, iSite, Micromail, Asystec, and BoatyardX. His achievements have recently been recognised with the Tech Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award, a testament to his outstanding contributions to the technology sector.
As a graduate of Cranford University, London, with qualifications in strategic management and marketing, Purdy also participated in the Leadership for Growth program at Stanford University. His extensive experience and leadership have been widely acknowledged, and he is known for his forthright views and commitment to leveraging technology for positive change.
In his new role as an independent non-executive director (iNED) at ID-Pal, Purdy will be instrumental in shaping the company’s growth strategy during a crucial period of expansion. ID-Pal is capitalising on its successful entry into the US market, where the demand for AI-powered solutions to combat digitally generated fraud is intensifying. Boasting a diverse portfolio of new U.S customers such as S2 Capital, Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union, American National University and CreditSnap, along with a network of influential partners, including Salesforce, Mastercard, and Melissa Global Intelligence ID-Pal is well-positioned for substantial growth there. Purdy’s extensive experience and strategic insight will be key in guiding ID-Pal through this exciting phase of international expansion, driving the scalability of its industry-leading identity verification solutions across new global markets.
Colum Lyons, CEO and founder of ID-Pal, expressed his enthusiasm about Purdy’s appointment:
“John’s extensive experience and strategic vision will be invaluable as ID-Pal continues to grow and innovate. His track record of building and scaling successful technology companies aligns with our trajectory. We are excited to leverage his expertise to drive our mission forward and achieve our ambitious growth targets.”
On joining the Board of Directors, John Purdy said:
“I am honoured to join the Board of ID-Pal and look forward to contributing to its exciting journey. ID-Pal’s innovative approach to identity verification is impressive, and I am eager to support the team in advancing their strategic objectives and expanding their global footprint. This business is built for scale and most importantly, it has put all the components in place to accelerate.”
