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Hadleigh Ford

Founder

Founder at SwipedOn

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

FoundedSwipedOn

About

Hadleigh Ford is the founder and CEO of SwipedOn, a workplace visitor management platform that grew to serve more than 9,000 workplaces across over 70 countries before being acquired twice, first by a UK-listed entity and later by PSG-backed Sign In Solutions. He currently serves as SVP of Strategic Partnerships at Sign In Solutions, having previously led its SMB division across four merged workplace software businesses serving approximately 30,000 workplaces. Prior to and alongside his technology career, Ford spent over 15 years in maritime work as a Master Mariner and former Harbour Pilot.

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Experience

  1. Sign In Solutions | Visitor Management SystemSVP Strategic Partnershipscurrent2026 β€” present
  2. Sign In App | Visitor Management and Employee Sign InGeneral Manager - SMB2024 β€” 2026Northampton
  3. SwipedOn | Workplace Sign InCEO & Founder2012 β€” 2026New Zealand
  4. PINC & STEEL Cancer Rehabilitation FoundationTrustee2018 β€” 2025Auckland, New Zealand
  5. The Icehouse - Bay of PlentyAdvisory Board Member2020 β€” 2023Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
  6. Yachting VenturesMentor2020 β€” 2023London, England, United Kingdom
  7. StartmateMentor2020 β€” 2021Melbourne, VIC
  8. PrimePort Timaru LtdMarine Pilot - Unlimited2011 β€” 2017Timaru, New Zealand
  9. MY Pacific1st Officer/Relief Captain2009 β€” 2011Bremen Area, Germany
  10. MY Dubai1st Officer2005 β€” 2009Dubai, UAE
  11. Dubai DrydocksChief Officer/Captain2008 β€” 2009Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  12. Holland America LineNavigation Officer2002 β€” 2005

Skills & more

Maritime Operations31Ship Management11Business Development14Maritime Security5Safety Management Systems8Business Strategy10Navigation21Yachting23ISM3STCW3Sailing3Seamanship3
+10 moreMarine EngineeringPortsMaritimeOperations ManagementNew Business DevelopmentInternational ShippingTeam BuildingLogisticsNegotiationShips

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Hadleigh Ford?
Hadleigh Ford is the founder and CEO of SwipedOn, a workplace visitor management platform that grew to serve more than 9,000 workplaces across over 70 countries before being acquired twice, first by a UK-listed entity and later by PSG-backed Sign In Solutions. He currently serves as SVP of Strategic Partnerships at Sign In Solutions, having previously led its SMB division across four merged workplace software businesses serving approximately 30,000 workplaces. Prior to and alongside his technology career, Ford spent over 15 years in maritime work as a Master Mariner and former Harbour Pilot.
Where does Hadleigh Ford work?
Hadleigh Ford is Founder of SwipedOn.
What companies did Hadleigh Ford found?
Hadleigh Ford founded SwipedOn.
Where did Hadleigh Ford go to school?
Hadleigh Ford studied at New Zealand Maritime School (Master Mariner, unlimited); New Zealand Maritime School (Diploma of Nautical Science, Maritime Studies); Massey University (Business Studies (partial), Business).

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