Entrust, a global leader in identity-centric security solutions, announced on July 29, 2025, the promotion of three key executives to bolster its leadership team: Mike Baxter to President and Chief Technology & Product Officer, Patrick Steele to Chief Sales Officer, and Kelsey Holthus to Chief Human Resources Officer. These strategic appointments, effective immediately, highlight Entrust’s focus on internal talent, innovation, and customer success as it positions for continued growth in the cybersecurity landscape.
Mike Baxter promoted to President and Chief Technology & Product Officer.
Patrick Steele named Chief Sales Officer, leading global sales efforts.
Kelsey Holthus appointed Chief Human Resources Officer, focusing on talent and culture.
Promotions align with Entrust’s strategy for AI and post-quantum security innovation.
Supports incoming CEO Tony Ball’s vision, succeeding Todd Wilkinson in March 2026.
Entrust recently acquired Onfido, enhancing its identity verification capabilities.
“These appointments reflect the strength of our leadership bench and our focus on building a future-ready organization,” said Todd Wilkinson, CEO of Entrust, who is set to retire on March 31, 2026. Incoming CEO Tony Ball added, “I’m excited to partner with this exceptional leadership team. Their expertise and passion for our mission will be instrumental as we continue to deliver solutions that help our customers establish trust and fight identity-based cyber threats.” The promotions align with Entrust’s recent acquisition of Onfido, a UK-based identity verification provider, and its recognition at the 2025 Transatlantic Growth Awards for its UK investment.
Mike Baxter, promoted to President and Chief Technology & Product Officer, has been with Entrust since 2010, leading product management and development. With a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, Baxter brings deep expertise in AI and post-quantum security, shaping Entrust’s technology strategy to address emerging customer needs. He will work closely with Tony Ball to accelerate product innovation across issuance, identity, and data security solutions, reinforcing Entrust’s leadership in secure digital transformation.
Patrick Steele, appointed Chief Sales Officer, joined Entrust in 2016 and now oversees global sales across all business segments. His use-case-focused approach emphasizes leveraging Entrust’s identity-centric security solutions to combat fraud and cyber threats. Steele’s expertise in global sales, channel development, and customer relationships will drive Entrust’s market expansion, ensuring clients can securely navigate the customer journey and protect enterprise data.
Kelsey Holthus, promoted to Chief Human Resources Officer, has been with Entrust since 2008, with 17 years of HR leadership experience. Holding an MBA from the University of St. Thomas, she specializes in organizational design, change management, and compensation. Holthus will focus on talent development and evolving Entrust’s culture to support its next growth phase, fostering an environment that aligns with the company’s global ambitions.
Entrust, headquartered in Minneapolis, serves over 6,000 organizations in 150 countries, delivering solutions for payment security, identity verification, and data protection. The leadership promotions come at a pivotal time as Entrust navigates a dynamic cybersecurity landscape, with a focus on AI-driven solutions and post-quantum cryptography. The company’s recent $150 million investment round and strategic acquisitions position it for continued market leadership under its strengthened executive team.
Entrust fights fraud and cyber threats with comprehensive identity-centric security that protects people, devices, and data. Our solutions help enterprises and governments safeguard critical systems from every angle, enabling secure onboarding and issuance, providing everyday identity protection, and empowering them with 360-degree visibility and orchestration across keys, secrets, and certificates so they can transact and grow with confidence. Building on our decades as a pioneer and innovator in establishing trust, Entrust has a global partner network and supports customers in over 150 countries.
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