Sentry Enterprises names Joseph Hayes chief product officer

WEST CHESTER, Pa.—Digital identity solutions provider Sentry Enterprises has announced the appointment of Joseph Hayes as its new chief product officer.

With an impressive career that spans over a decade across giants such as Mastercard, Visa, and Walmart, Hayes brings to Sentry a wealth of experience in the digital payments and identity sectors.

"Joseph's track record of innovation and his hands-on experience with digital wallets, tokenization, and real-time payments are exactly what Sentry needs as we push the boundaries of digital identity," said Mark W. Bennett, CEO of Sentry Enterprises. "His vision aligns perfectly with our mission to provide absolute proof of identity in the digital world. We're excited to have him on board to propel Sentry into its next chapter of growth."

Hayes joins Sentry after significant contributions to the digital payments industry, having led product organizations that launched fifteen large-scale innovation products. Notably, his work has paved the way for groundbreaking technologies within both B2B and B2C fintech, including his direct contribution toward six digital identity patents.

"I am truly excited to join Sentry Enterprises and contribute to the revolutionary work being done here," Hayes noted. "Sentry stands at the forefront of addressing critical challenges in digital identity, and I'm eager to leverage my background to drive innovation that matters. We have a unique opportunity to shape the future of digital interactions and I'm committed to ensuring our products lead the charge in security, privacy, and user experience."

Hayes’ interest in digital identity and his passion for making a significant impact at a nimble and innovative company like Sentry perfectly complement the organization's goals. His leadership experience, including managing substantial teams and developing product strategies from the ground up, positions him as a key addition to Sentry's senior leadership team.

As chief product officer, Hayes will be responsible for guiding the product vision and strategy, steering the development of Sentry’s cutting-edge solutions to new heights. Under his direction, Sentry aims to expand its product offerings and solidify its position as a global leader in the digital identity space, the company stated.

"Joseph's arrival marks a pivotal moment for Sentry,” Bennett added. “His expertise and forward-thinking approach will be instrumental in our journey to reshape how the world views digital identity. Together, we're not just aiming for incremental improvements; we're setting out to redefine what's possible."

Hayes will be based out of Sentry’s headquarters located in West Chester, Pa.

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