WISeKey International Holding Ltd, a global leader in cybersecurity, blockchain, and IoT, announced on June 16, 2025, the appointment of Rolf Gobet to its Strategic Advisory Committee, bringing his extensive experience in public-private technology initiatives to advance the company’s mission.
WISeKey appoints Rolf Gobet to Strategic Advisory Committee.
Gobet led world’s first internet voting solution with WISeKey.
Spearheaded TOSA electric bus system via public-private partnership.
Directed Switzerland’s OPI for over a decade, fostering innovation.
Supports WISeKey’s $50B cybersecurity and IoT market strategy.
Holds master’s degree from University of Lausanne.
WISeKey’s appointment of Rolf Gobet, announced on June 16, 2025, strengthens its advisory expertise. “We are honored to welcome Rolf to our Strategic Advisory Committee,” said Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO of WISeKey. Gobet’s three decades of leadership in complex public-private projects align with WISeKey’s focus on digital trust and innovation in the $50 billion cybersecurity market.
Gobet’s achievements include leading HP’s EMEA e-government group, where he collaborated with WISeKey to implement the world’s first internet voting solution, setting a global standard for secure digital democracy. He also drove the TOSA project, the first fully electric bus system with on-the-go charging, through partnerships with ABB and others, showcasing his ability to unite stakeholders.
In Switzerland, Gobet established the GAIN aerospace innovation cluster and directed the Office for the Promotion of Industries and Technologies (OPI) for over 10 years, supporting startups and global firms. His work fostered economic growth in French-speaking Switzerland, aligning with WISeKey’s blockchain and IoT initiatives, such as its WISe.ART NFT platform.
Gobet’s expertise enhances WISeKey’s offerings in PKI, IoT security, and blockchain, serving clients like Bulgari and CERN. With a 33% CAGR in the IoT security market, WISeKey’s strategic move positions it against competitors like Palo Alto Networks. Posts on X highlight Gobet’s role in advancing WISeKey’s sustainable innovation goals, reflecting industry enthusiasm.
Gobet’s vision for inclusive technology will guide WISeKey’s expansion in smart cities and digital identity solutions, supporting its 1,500+ enterprise clients across 60 countries. His appointment reinforces WISeKey’s leadership in the $2 trillion digital transformation market, driving secure, scalable innovation.
WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) is a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT solutions platform. It operates as a Swiss-based holding company through several operational subsidiaries, each dedicated to specific aspects of its technology portfolio. The subsidiaries include (i) SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), which focuses on semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology products, (ii) WISeKey SA which specializes in RoT and PKI solutions for secure authentication and identification in IoT, Blockchain, and AI, (iii) WISeSat AG which focuses on space technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT applications, (iv) WISe.ART Corp which focuses on trusted blockchain NFTs and operates the WISe.ART marketplace for secure NFT transactions, and (v) SEALCOIN AG which focuses on decentralized physical internet with DePIN technology and house the development of the SEALCOIN platform.
Each subsidiary contributes to WISeKey’s mission of securing the internet while focusing on their respective areas of research and expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate into the comprehensive WISeKey platform. WISeKey secures digital identity ecosystems for individuals and objects using Blockchain, AI, and IoT technologies. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed across various IoT sectors, WISeKey plays a vital role in securing the Internet of Everything. The company’s semiconductors generate valuable Big Data that, when analyzed with AI, enable predictive equipment failure prevention. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeKey provides secure authentication and identification for IoT, Blockchain, and AI applications. The WISeKey Root of Trust ensures the integrity of online transactions between objects and people.
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