# Robert DeJean

> Robert DeJean founded Systech International in 1985 and led its development from machine vision and packaging line management into serialization and product authentication. He handed over the CEO role in 2018 and joined IotaComm’s board in 2024. His LinkedIn profile lists Princeton, New Jersey.

- **Role:** Independent Director at IotaComm (verified in 2025 filing)
- **Organizations:** Systech International, IotaComm, General Electric, Texas Instruments, Ribble Engineering
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Fairleigh Dickinson University
- **Known for:** Built Systech from its 1985 founding through 32 years of leadership., Led Systech during its expansion into cloud serialization and printed-mark authentication.

## Career timeline

- **1981** — Graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
- **Before 1985** — Held sales and management roles at Ribble Engineering, Texas Instruments and General Electric; exact dates and sequence are not established.
- **1985** — Founded Systech International.
- **2006** — Systech partnered with Domino Printing Sciences on serialized product tracking.
- **2012** — Systech acquired Apostrophe Systems, launched Citadel and secured a $7.5 million venture loan.
- **2015** — Systech launched UniSecure and announced its Servicepoint partnership.
- **2016** — Remained CEO as Lou Arace became president and COO.
- **2018** — Ara Ohanian succeeded him as CEO; DeJean retired from day-to-day leadership and was identified as founder and director.
- **2024** — Appointed to IotaComm’s board on July 25.

## Achievements

- Built Systech from its 1985 founding through 32 years of leadership.
- Led Systech during its expansion into cloud serialization and printed-mark authentication.

## Latest updates

- **2025-05** — An IotaComm regulatory filing identifies DeJean as an independent director.
- **2024-07** — IotaComm announced his appointment to its board.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-dejean-164266111

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Last updated: 2026-10-23