Digimarc Corporation, a pioneer in digital identity and authentication solutions announced that effective today, July 6, 2026, Paul Carreiro has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer and President following the Company's previously announced leadership transition. As Chief Executive Officer and President, Carreiro will lead Digimarc's strategy and operations as the Company advances its mission to build the trust layer for the modern world.
Paul Carreiro assumes CEO and President role at Digimarc effective July 6, 2026.
Will lead strategy and operations for digital identity and authentication solutions.
Inducement equity award approved with 307,400 time-vesting and 752,600 performance-vesting LTIP units.
Performance thresholds: $14.37 (2-year), $21.92 (3-year), $38.33 (4-year).
Digimarc builds trust layer for physical and digital worlds.
Trusted by central banks to deter counterfeiting of global currency.
Paul Carreiro stated: "I'm excited to officially join Digimarc. The opportunity to help customers establish trust across the physical and digital worlds has never been more important. I look forward to working with our employees, customers, and partners to accelerate execution and create long-term value."
In connection with the commencement of his employment, Digimarc announced an inducement equity award approved by the Compensation and Talent Management Committee. The LTIP Unit Award is comprised of 307,400 Time-Vesting LTIP Units that will vest in fifteen equal quarterly installments, and 752,600 Performance-Vesting LTIP Units that will vest based on achievement of Stock Price thresholds: 33-1/3% at $14.37 (2-year), 33-1/3% at $21.92 (3-year), and 33-1/3% at $38.33 (4-year).
Digimarc is building the trust layer for the modern world. As AI accelerates how we produce, share, and interact with the world, the risks of fraud, counterfeiting, and misinformation are growing exponentially. Digimarc's innovative, highly scalable, and ultra-secure solutions make it possible for consumers, businesses, and intelligent systems to instantly verify what's real, protect what matters, and transact with confidence. Trusted by the world's central banks to deter the counterfeiting of global currency, Digimarc exists to protect truth in every interaction.
About Digimarc
Digimarc is building the trust layer for the modern world. As AI accelerates how we produce, share, and interact with the world, the risks of fraud, counterfeiting, and misinformation are growing exponentially. Our innovative, highly scalable, and ultra-secure solutions make it possible for consumers, businesses, and intelligent systems to instantly verify what's real, protect what matters, and transact with confidence. Digimarc's solutions for loss prevention, authentication, and digital are built to counter the speed and sophistication of today's AI-enabled threats. Trusted by the world's central banks, we exist to protect truth in every interaction.