Kirsten Newquist

Chief Executive Officer

Kirsten Newquist was appointed Identiv CEO in September 2024. She joined Identiv in April 2024 as President, IoT Solutions.

Ms. Newquist boasts a prolific 30-year career with a focus on delivering outstanding results in strategy, general management, and business development for Fortune 500 companies. Prior to joining Identiv, she served as the Global Vice President of Healthcare and Product Line Management at Avery Dennison Smartrac, and earlier, led their Medical Products business, spearheading significant innovation in new product development and the complex manufacturing required for those products.

A committed leader, she is known for her expertise in executive management, strategic planning, and fostering strong cross-functional team leadership. Her career is marked by a deep commitment to customer-centric approaches and robust partnership building, significantly enhancing business growth and product innovation.

Ms. Newquist holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from the Anderson School at UCLA.