Quantum PKI Appoints Dr. Judy Gounden as Chief Executive Officer to Drive Global Growth and Digital Trust Innovation

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quantum PKI, a recognized leader in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and digital trust solutions, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Judy Gounden as its new Chief Executive Officer. Gounden brings over 25 years of international leadership experience across American, European, and African markets, with a proven track record of driving business transformation, operational excellence, and customer-centric growth strategies.

As a Certified Director and accomplished scholar, Gounden holds an Electrical Engineering qualification, a Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, an MBA, and has recently completed her PhD. Her academic foundation complements her extensive industry experience, enabling her to lead with both technical insight and strategic vision.

Prior to her appointment as CEO, Gounden served as Chief Operating Officer at Quantum PKI, where she led the strategic alignment of marketing, sales, and operations to support scalable growth in the cybersecurity and digital trust space. She also served as Chief Marketing Officer, positioning Quantum PKI as a trusted PKI expert and certificate lifecycle management partner for global enterprises. "The appointment of Dr. Judy Gounden as Chief Executive Officer marks an exciting new chapter for Quantum PKI as we continue to innovate and lead in the evolving landscape of cryptography and quantum computing. Her proven leadership, strategic vision, and deep alignment with our mission position Quantum PKI for its next era of growth and customer-focused excellence.” – Kevin Sanyasi Naidoo, Founder and Head of Engineering, Quantum PKI.

“Quantum PKI is at the forefront of enabling secure digital ecosystems,” said Gounden. “My focus as CEO will be to streamline business operations, strengthen governance frameworks, and accelerate market expansion while continuing to prioritize client success in their digital trust journeys.”

Gounden’s global perspective and oversight in PKI, cybersecurity, and certificate lifecycle management will be instrumental in driving Quantum PKI’s mission to deliver innovative, policy-driven PKI architectures that support compliance, automation, and crypto-agility. Her appointment further reinforces Quantum PKI’s commitment to inclusive, representative leadership and diverse voices within the global cybersecurity sector.

About Quantum PKI

Quantum PKI is a recognized subject matter expert in the field of Cryptography with a primary focus on Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) supported by full-service delivery. With a commitment to security, compliance, and operational excellence, Quantum PKI empowers organizations worldwide to build resilient digital trust frameworks. For more information, visit www.quantumpki.com.