Creating the Foundation of Trust

As society grows more connected, it becomes more dependent on digital systems and critical infrastructure. AI, cloud complexity, quantum computing, and evolving threats are raising the stakes. Trust now requires not only security but also control and resilience. 

Utimaco protects the foundations a connected society must be able to trust. Our cybersecurity solutions secure data, identities, AI systems, payments, and critical infrastructure. Hardware security modules, encryption, key management, and quantum-safe technologies give organizations control over cryptographic assets across on-premises, hybrid, multi-cloud, and as-a-service environments. 

Through our Safety & Resilience solutions, Utimaco also helps governments and organizations prepare for and respond to critical events. Coordinated action and timely public warnings help safeguard lives, services, and infrastructure when it matters most. 

By bringing digital security and operational resilience together, Utimaco helps customers stay secure, connected, and ready for what comes next. Headquartered in Aachen and Campbell, California, we serve customers worldwide. 

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Global Presence, High Expertise

With headquarters in Germany and California and subsidiaries in 12+ countries, Utimaco operates globally including a strong strategic partner network. Our worldwide presence enables us to deliver localized support while maintaining global security standards.

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40+ Years of Security Innovation

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Our Leadership Team

The Utimaco Management team brings experience from a wide variety of industries. We share the responsibility to provide our customers at any time with innovative and reliable products.

Stefan Auerbach

Stefan Auerbach

Chief Executive Officer
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Stefan Auerbach
Chief Executive Officer

Stefan Auerbach, who was Chairman of our Advisory Board in 2018, took over the position of CEO in January 2019. Stefan has a background of more than 30 years in R&D, Service, Marketing and Management of Global Sales Organizations for Information Technology and Mobile Security. He started his career in Nixdorf Computer, held several key management positions in Siemens Nixdorf and was a long-term Board Member in Wincor Nixdorf and Giesecke & Devrient.

Heino Erdmann

Heino Erdmann

Chief Financial Officer
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Heino Erdmann
Chief Financial Officer
Heino took over the position of CFO in January 2025. He has over 20 years of professional experience in IT services and software. Prior to joining Utimaco, he was CFO at Easy Software and held executive management positions at Sage Software, Software AG and IDS Scheer.
Håcan Tiwemark

Håcan Tiwemark

Chief Operating Officer
Håcan Tiwemark
Håcan Tiwemark
Chief Operating Officer
Håcan took over the position of COO in January 2023. Since he joined Utimaco in 2021 as Vice President Professional Service Solutions, he has been driving and executing our business strategies in the areas of service delivery and as a Service. Håcan has more than 25 years of experience in Solutions and Services, at all stages - from Solution design, Solution Sales, System integration, Managed Services and operation of critical Cloud / DC operations. He has held various management positions at Siemens Nixdorf and Wincor Nixdorf. Prior to joining Utimaco, he was Group Vice President, Global Head of Service Delivery Operations at Giesecke+Devrient Mobile Security.
Cindy Provin

Cindy Provin

Chief Strategy Officer
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Cindy Provin
Chief Strategy Officer
Cindy joined Utimaco as Chief Strategy Officer in July 2023. She has more than 25 years of experience in the cybersecurity and data protection industry, holding executive leadership positions in sales, strategy, marketing, and operations. Most recently, Cindy was Senior Vice President of Digital Identity & Data Protection for Entrust. Before that, she held various CEO roles at Thales such as CEO, nCipher and CEO, Thales e-Security.
Axel Deininger

Axel Deininger

Chief Innovation Officer
Axel Deininger
Axel Deininger
Chief Innovation Officer
Axel joined Utimaco as Chief Innovation Officer in April 2026. He has extensive experience in the mobile security, card payments and cyber security industry. Having started his career at Siemens AG, Axel went on to serve in various senior and executive management roles at Infineon, Samsung Semiconductor Europe and Giesecke + Devrient. Prior to joining Utimaco, Axel held the position of CEO at secunet.

We act and work according to fundamental principles to create trust.

At Utimaco, our values are more than words - they’re the principles that guide our innovation, shape our decisions, and drive our commitment to creating trust in the digital society.

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Committed to Sustainable Security

  • ISO 14001 certified operations
  • Energy-efficient product development
  • Diversity Charter signatory
  • Strong Governance and Compliance Frameworks
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Investors

SGT Capital Group

SGT Capital Group

SGT Capital Group is a global alternative investments firm with offices in Germany and Singapore that seeks superior returns by driving the internationalisation of mid-market businesses in combination with more traditional private equity value creation strategies. SGT Capital is led by Carsten Geyer, Joseph Pacini, Christoph Gerlinger, Dr Marcel Normann, Marianne Rajic and Jens Dino Steinborn. The principals of SGT Capital are seasoned professionals from market leading private equity, asset management, investment banking, and consulting firms, bringing over 100 years of investment experience and experience in managing more than US$40 billion to our investors. Together, they have an outstanding track record globally, most of them having jointly worked on major transactions in key jurisdictions in the last five years.

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Advancing Security Through Innovation

Our dedication to research and development keeps us at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation. Through strategic partnerships with leading universities and research institutions, we're shaping the future of digital security. We actively invest in the next generation of cybersecurity experts through our comprehensive academic support program, which includes sponsored internships, master's theses supervision, and doctoral research opportunities.

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Awards & Memberships

As a global leader in cybersecurity, our commitment to excellence is validated by prestigious industry recognitions, strategic partnerships, and rigorous certifications. These achievements reflect our dedication to delivering trusted security solutions that meet the highest international standards.

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