Appointments of Fresh Leadership Propel IDnow's AI-Centric Identity Approach Forward
Munich-based identity verification technology provider IDnow has announced the appointment of four new executive team members and one board advisor, aiming to bolster its global leadership and innovation in digital identity, cybersecurity, and business transformation.
## New Executive Appointments
Andreas Maueröder has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), bringing significant expertise in finance and business strategy to the role. His experience will be essential for scaling operations and supporting global expansion.
Daniel Keller joins as the Chief Product and Technology Officer, with a focus on product and technology leadership. Keller's role is to drive innovation in identity technology and cybersecurity, leveraging his background to enhance IDnow's platform capabilities.
Phil Allen has been appointed as the Chief Commercial Officer, responsible for commercial strategy, business development, and client relationships. His experience will support business transformation and global market growth.
## Board Advisor Appointment
Cassio Sampaio has joined IDnow's board as an advisor. Sampaio brings deep expertise in identity technology, product innovation, and scaling SaaS platforms globally. He previously held leadership roles at Auth0 (now part of Okta), Apple, and DigitalOcean.
## Strengthening IDnow's Leadership
Together, the new team members bring experience in finance, cybersecurity, identity technology, and business transformation. These appointments collectively strengthen IDnow’s leadership in these areas, supporting its vision of embedding trust throughout the digital customer journey.
IDnow operates in the European identity technology sector and was founded in 2014. The company offers real-time risk detection across multiple customer touchpoints, addressing evolving risks in the global digital economy as fraud becomes more sophisticated and regulatory demands grow.
With its updated direction, IDnow aims to simplify risk processes, reduce regulatory complexity, and improve user experience, making identity management a strategic function rather than a compliance exercise.
| Name | Role | Key Areas of Experience | |-----------------------|--------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | Andreas Maueröder | Chief Financial Officer | Finance, business strategy, global expansion | | Daniel Keller | Chief Product & Tech Officer | Product innovation, identity technology, cybersecurity | | Phil Allen | Chief Commercial Officer | Commercial strategy, business development, client relations | | Cassio Sampaio | Board Advisor | Identity technology, SaaS platform scaling, product innovation, cybersecurity |
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Andreas Maueröder, in his role as Chief Financial Officer, will leverage his expertise in finance and business strategy to scale operations and support IDnow's global expansion, focusing on strengthening the company's leadership in digital identity and cybersecurity.
Daniel Keller, as the Chief Product and Technology Officer, will drive innovation in identity technology and cybersecurity, utilizing his background to enhance IDnow's platform capabilities and bolster its position as a leader in digital identity and business transformation.
