RFID, Bluetooth and NFC tech firm Beontag brings in industry veteran Alejandro Quiroz Centeno as CEO

Beontag, a manufacturer of self-adhesives and smart tags such as RFID, NFC, and Bluetooth technology, has announced the appointment of Alejandro Quiroz Centeno as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Centeno, who has more than three decades of experience in The Americas, EMEA and Asia, will replace outgoing CEO Ricardo Lobo, who is leaving the company after nine years. 

He served most recently as CEO of Latin America at Prysmian, an Italy-based specialist in the energy and telecommunications industry. He is also currently a board member at IDEX Corporation, a US-based industrial company and part of S&P 500.  

Centeno says: “I am enthusiastic about the prospects of this role with a company as influential and innovative as Beontag.”

“With the enormous potential of IoT technology continuing to emerge in so many industries worldwide, as well as some remarkable innovations and applications in graphics and label materials, I am very eager to drive this prosperous business towards its ambitious goals. I am committed to build on the foundations of this enterprise for the years to come.”  

2024 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

RFID technology was a key focus area at the sixth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering.