Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) is a global technology group headquartered in Munich. Since its founding in 1852 by Hermann Giesecke and Alphonse Devrient, the company has evolved from a specialist in banknote and securities printing into a leading provider of security solutions and digital infrastructure. Today, G+D operates in 31 countries through more than 58 subsidiaries and joint ventures.
With more than 11,000 employees worldwide, G+D generated revenue of around €2 billion in fiscal year 2015. The company is a market and technology leader in banknotes, identity management, chip cards and digital security solutions.
G+D began as a printer of banknotes and securities, but expanded its portfolio as early as the 1960s. Security paper, banknote processing machines and chip cards shaped the decades that followed. G+D played a key role in developing the SIM card, which revolutionized mobile communications worldwide.
Today, G+D offers innovative solutions to digitize payment methods, protect identities and build secure networks. Whether in the form of physical banknotes or digital payment methods, G+D helps ensure security and trust in an increasingly connected world.
With a strong heritage and a clear focus on innovation, G+D remains a forward-looking partner for banks, businesses and governments.
