Signicat, a trailblazer in digital identity solutions, has announced a significant stride in its European expansion strategy with the appointment of Philipp Wegmann as Country Manager DACH. This move solidifies Signicat’s commitment to revolutionising the digital identity landscape in the DACH Market, comprising Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Philipp Wegmann, assuming the role of Country Manager DACH, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I am beyond thrilled to join Signicat. As a market leader, I believe Signicatis in a pole position to play an important role in the DACH region.” His mission is crystal clear: to position Signicat as the premier provider of end-to-end, scalable, and compliant digital identity solutions tailored specifically for German and DACH companies.
With years of successful operation in Germany, Signicatoffers a comprehensive portfolio of Digital Identity solutions, ranging from identity verification to authentication, electronic signing, and trust orchestration. This portfolio combines traditional methods used in the German market with innovative and compliant proprietary-developed methods, ensuring robustness and compliance with regulations such as GwG and eIDAS.
Thijs Vink, Chief of Continental Europe for Signicat, emphasised the company’s dedication to excellence and innovation in digital identity solutions for regulated industries. “We are pleased to welcome Philipp to our team,” he stated. “With his extensive experience in various industries and cultures, including a solid background in digital identity solutions, we are confident that he will be instrumental in driving our expansion and enhancing our presence in the DACH region.”
Philipp Wegmann brings a wealth of experience to Signicat, having served in various positions at IDnow, most recently as Director Partner Management. His diverse background in Sales and Business Development spans over 15 years, encompassing companies like Truma Geraetetechnik and Panasonic.
Founded in 2006, Signicat is a pioneering, pan-European digital identity company with a mission to build technology for people to trust each other in a digital world. The company’s Digital Identity Platform incorporates an extensive suite of identity-proofing and authentication systems, all accessible through a single integration point. Signicat, acquired by leading European private equity investor Nordic Capital in 2019, boasts a workforce of over 450 dedicated professionals across 17 European offices.
With Philipp Wegmann at the helm as Country Manager DACH, Signicat is poised to strengthen its position as the leading provider of digital identity solutions in Germany and the broader DACH Market. As businesses increasingly navigate the digital landscape, Signicat stands ready to empower them with secure, compliant, and innovative solutions that foster trust and enable seamless transactions in the digital realm.
