Ascertia, a global leader in PKI and digital trust, is excited to announce the appointment of Pieter Rensburg as its Chief Digital Officer (CDO).
No stranger to Ascertia, Pieter is stepping into the role from his previous position as Customer Experience and Quality Director. He will play a central part in shaping Ascertia’s product division, driving innovation, and ensuring our solutions deliver lasting value to the industry.
Our new CDO will be responsible for leadership, vision and strategy across our solutions portfolio, which includes SigningHub, Digital Identity Verification, EUDI Wallets, AI, integrations and hosted solutions. The role also encompasses product operations, innovation, digital transformation and commercial impact.
In practice, Pieter will oversee product performance, customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. He will define product roadmaps that align with partner needs and industry developments, lead the Product Operations team with a focus on internal and external effectiveness, and champion continuous improvement and collaboration. He will also accelerate innovation in key areas such as AI, integrations and identity verification, while fostering a culture of prototyping, agility and forward thinking.
Pieter commented on stepping into this new role:
I have really enjoyed delivering results and building thriving teams at Ascertia so far, and I was eager to become more involved, particularly in areas I am passionate about such as technical and industry innovation and operational efficiency. Supporting customers and helping them to grow has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my work here, and it is a real privilege to continue that journey as Ascertia’s Chief Digital Officer. Together with our customers and partners, we are driving the future of digital trust.
Sam Crook, Ascertia’s Managing Director, added:
We are excited to see Pieter step into the role of Chief Digital Officer at Ascertia. He is the ideal person to take on this challenge and to help guide the future of our solutions and wider product portfolio with our customers front of mind. This appointment reflects our strong commitment to the future of the industry and our determination to keep driving progress by embracing change, thinking ahead and continuing to innovate on our already outstanding products and solutions.
Pieter most recently served as Ascertia’s Customer Experience and Quality Director, having been announced in the role in June 2023. He brings nearly 13 years of experience working with Ascertia’s products, together with a strong background in PKI, product quality and customer experience.
This is an exciting step forward for both Pieter and Ascertia. His leadership in product strategy, operations and innovation will ensure the company continues to strengthen its position as a leader in digital trust.
