Our People

The quality of our people is the foundation of our ability to provide an exceptional service to our clients. Significant time is invested in identifying people with key academic and/or practical experience. SMI provide continuous development of their skills creating an environment where their expertise can be put to excellent use for our clients.

Meet the Directors

Jonathan Ward

Managing Director, SMI

Jonathan has over 30 years international experience gained in the currency, cash management and payment systems industries. He has worked extensively with Central Banks, commercial banks and many industry suppliers in the banknote, coin and cash processing sectors. He worked for De La Rue plc for over 20 years in various senior management positions, including Banknote Sales Director and Managing Director of Currency Sorting Systems.

Martin Arkwright

Director, SMI

Martin is an experienced senior manager with a wide range of technical and commercial expertise in all aspects of banknote and security printing and paper-making. Martin brings experience gained from 16 years with De La Rue plc and Portals, working in business development, print and paper production, banknote design and origination, general management and international sales.