Sectigo Taps Experian CTO Prem Hareesh as Corporate Chief Technology Officer
Event summary
- Sectigo appointed Prem Hareesh as Corporate Chief Technology Officer effective July 22, 2026.
- Hareesh succeeds Mark Bilger, who will retire at the end of 2026 after three years with Sectigo.
- Hareesh previously served as CTO of Experian's North American Commercial, Fraud & Identity division for over four years.
- Sectigo is expanding its Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform to address shortening certificate lifespans and the rise of machine identities.
The big picture
Sectigo's appointment of Prem Hareesh as Corporate CTO comes at a critical juncture for digital trust, with certificate lifespans shortening and machine identities proliferating. The move underscores the company's focus on automation and post-quantum readiness as enterprises grapple with increasingly complex identity management challenges. With over 700,000 customers, including 65% of the Fortune 500, Sectigo is positioning itself to lead in the next era of digital trust.
What we're watching
- Strategic Alignment
- How Hareesh's AI-first mindset will accelerate Sectigo's CLM platform expansion amid evolving digital trust challenges.
- Post-Quantum Readiness
- The pace at which Sectigo integrates post-quantum cryptography solutions under new leadership.
- Execution Risk
- Whether Hareesh can sustain the technical foundation built by his predecessor during the transition period.
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