Working Groups

PQC
Post-Quantum Cryptography Working Group

Preparing the PKI ecosystem for the quantum computing era through collaborative research …
CM
Cryptographic Module Working Group

A central forum for addressing cryptographic module (CM) and hardware security module …
PKIMM
PKI Maturity Model Working Group

Building a globally recognized PKI maturity model for evaluating, planning, and comparing …
TCWG
Training and Certification Working Group

Advancing PKI knowledge and skills through structured training paths, certification …
CA
CA Working Group

A working group for discussions and information sharing among publicly trusted …
CBOM
CBOM Profiles Working Group

Developing a neutral, open methodology for defining Cryptographic Bill of Materials …

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Executive Council

Executive Council of the PKI Consortium

The Executive Council acts as a representative body of the PKI Consortium, ensuring efficient and effective governance on behalf of the broader membership. Adhering to the consortium's bylaws, this group is responsible for:

  • Streamlining decisions: Reviewing and deciding on matters that do not require full member discussion to avoid administrative burden and streamline communications.
  • Member applications: Ensuring the fair and correct processing of all member applications.
  • Code of conduct: Handling escalations related to the code of conduct.
  • Sponsors and donations: Overseeing the Sponsors and Donations program.
  • Conflict resolution: Deciding when consensus cannot be reached on key issues to ensure the consortium's work continues to move forward efficiently.

Executive Council Members

Chair
Chris Bailey
Board Chair
In role sinceMar 1, 2025
Vice Chair
Sven Rajala
Deputy PKI Officer
In role sinceJun 16, 2026
Member
Paul van Brouwershaven
Founder and CEO
In role sinceJan 1, 2021
Member
Tim Callan
Chief Compliance Officer at Sectigo
In role sinceMay 10, 2022
Member
Leo Grove
CEO
In role sinceMay 10, 2022
Member
Dimitris Zacharopoulos
Head of IT Security Department
In role sinceMay 10, 2022
Member
Tomas Gustavsson
Chief PKI Officer
In role sinceMay 10, 2022
Member
Mads Henriksveen
Trust Service Manager
In role sinceSep 25, 2024
Member
Aaron Poulsen
Member
In role sinceJun 16, 2026
Member
Mark Cooper
Founder and CEO
In role sinceJun 16, 2026
Member
Ganesh Mallaya
Global Field CTO
In role sinceJun 16, 2026
Member
Clemens Wanko
Head Trust Infrastructure Div. TUV TRUST IT / Head Conformity Assessment Body at TUV AUSTRIA CERT
In role sinceJun 16, 2026
Member
Sudha Iyer
CISO Cryptography
In role sinceJun 16, 2026