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Entrust, a global leader in identity-centric security solutions, announced on July 22, 2025, that Tony Ball will succeed Todd Wilkinson as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 31, 2026. Wilkinson, who plans to retire after 17 years, has grown Entrust’s annual revenues to over $1 billion by expanding its Digital Identity and Data Security markets. Ball, a nine-year veteran of Entrust’s leadership, will guide the company into its next phase of growth.
Tony Ball appointed incoming CEO, effective March 31, 2026
Todd Wilkinson to retire after 17 years, growing Entrust to $1B+ in revenue
Ball led Payments & Identities, driving digital transformation
Wilkinson unified Entrust’s go-to-market strategy under one brand
Transition period ensures continuity with Ball and leadership team
Entrust focuses on fraud prevention and secure digital interactions
Tony Ball, currently President of Payments & Identities, has been named Entrust’s incoming CEO, succeeding Todd Wilkinson, who will retire on March 31, 2026. “I’m honored to work with leaders like Todd, Tony, and the entire senior leadership team,” said Bobby Mehta, Chair of the Entrust Board of Directors. “I’m pleased to see Tony step in to lead the organization, and I want to thank Todd and wish him the best in his retirement.” Wilkinson will collaborate with Ball over the coming quarters to ensure a seamless transition.
Joining Entrust in 2005 as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, Wilkinson became CEO in 2008. During his tenure, he expanded Entrust’s footprint in Digital Identity and Data Security, achieving over $1 billion in annual revenues. “I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked with the Entrust team and am confident that we have positioned the company for continued growth and success,” said Wilkinson. “Entrust is committed to the mission of enabling customers and partners to fight fraud and cyber threats with confidence. Tony is the right leader to take Entrust into the future, with a deep understanding of the business and alignment with our vision.”
Ball, who joined Entrust in 2016 as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Identity and Access Management, has driven the digital transformation of the company’s issuance and identity businesses. “I’m honored to be taking on this role and am committed to making this a smooth transition,” said Ball. “Todd and the Entrust senior leadership team have established a strong foundation with exceptional talent. The world has never needed Entrust more than right now, and we are ready to meet the moment.” His leadership in expanding digital card issuance, identity orchestration, and verification, along with strengthening global partnerships, positions Entrust for continued growth.
Entrust’s solutions combat fraud and cyber threats, providing secure onboarding, identity protection, and visibility across keys and certificates. The company’s recent challenges, including Google’s decision to block Entrust certificates from November 1, 2024, due to compliance issues, prompted organizational changes. “We have made changes in our organization, processes, and policies,” Wilkinson noted, emphasizing improvements in compliance and automation to restore trust. Ball’s leadership will be critical in navigating these challenges and advancing Entrust’s mission in a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Entrust’s leadership transition from Wilkinson to Ball underscores its commitment to innovation and security, positioning the company to meet growing global demand for identity-centric solutions.
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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