Charles Mevaa is a seasoned global executive with more than two decades of leadership in secure identity, smart cards and eGovernment systems across Europe, the United States, Asia and Africa. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Intelligent Card Production Systems, ICPS, the manufacturing arm of Margins ID Group.

Prior to this appointment, Charles held senior executive roles within IN Groupe and SURYS, where he managed international business units across Europe and North America, delivering sustained revenue growth and double-digit profitability. He led global operations in optical and electronic secure components for identity documents, supporting major national programmes across Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe.

Earlier, at Gemalto, later acquired by Thales, he directed government sales across Africa, securing landmark national identity, ePassport and biometric database contracts. During this period, he tripled regional revenues and received multiple distinctions,including the Highest Annual Growth Sales Award and the Project Management Excellence Award. At the outset of his career, Charles held senior engineering and quality leadership roles in semiconductor manufacturing, space and telecommunications with ATMEL, EADS Astrium and Wavecom. His work contributed to new technology introduction, yield optimisation and patented innovations in mobile communications and configurable electronic circuits.

He holds a PhD in Microelectronics from Ecole Centrale Lyon and completed executive education in Advanced General Management at HEC Paris. Fluent inFrench and English, he has worked in more than sixty countries and brings a deep understanding of government procurement, cross cultural negotiation and large -scale public sector transformation. He is recognised for building high performance teams, restoring organisational momentum and aligning innovation with measurable results.

Beyond his professional commitments, Charles values balance and cultural engagement. He enjoys long walks, watching football and is a dedicated supporter of Paris Saint Germain. He also maintains a strong interest in museums, art and jazz, reflecting an enduring appreciation for creativity, history and thoughtful expression.

As CEO of ICPS, Charles leads large scale secure manufacturing operations responsible for producing high security smart cards and secure documents that support national identity programmes, financial services, telecommunications and government credentials across the continent. His mandate spans strategy and operations: strengthening manufacturing excellence, deepening international certifications, scaling capacity and positioning ICPS as a globally competitive, African led secure production facility.