[By NBC-1TV E. H Kim]Cross Match Technologies, Inc., a global provider of biometric identity solutions, announced that Claus Huenting has joined the business to lead the company's Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) sales team.

A former director of sales with LaserCard Corporation with extensive experience in the ID document industry, Huenting joins Cross Match as vice president, EMEA sales. He has driven global ID solutions initiatives and successfully penetrated the national ID market in the Middle East and Africa, having managed projects for the Saudi Arabian and Angolan governments' national ID programs.

“Claus brings a proven track record in leading international sales initiatives in the identification solutions market over the last twelve years”, said Glenn Hickok, senior vice president, global solutions for Cross Match. “His knowledge of, and relationships in, the biometrics industry and government ID market compliment and strengthen our commitment to the EMEA marketplace.”