ID.me, a leading digital identity wallet provider, has announced the appointment of SaaS industry veterans Brian Robins and William "Bill" Welch as independent board members. With decades of experience scaling high-growth technology companies, Robins and Welch bring expertise in financial strategy and cloud security, further strengthening ID.me's mission to simplify and secure online identity verification.

Key Highlights

1. Board Appointments

   • Brian Robins: Chief Financial Officer at GitLab Inc., will serve as Chair of ID.me’s Audit Committee.
   • Bill Welch: Chief Executive Officer of Sysdig, will serve as Chair of ID.me’s Compensation Committee and Member of the Audit Committee.

2. Strategic Leadership

   • Robins brings over 25 years of financial and strategic leadership in hyper-growth SaaS companies, IPO readiness, and capital markets.
   • Welch offers 30+ years of expertise in cybersecurity, cloud security, and scaling product development and global operations.

Insights from Leadership

• Blake Hall, Founder & CEO, ID.me:

  • "Brian’s financial acumen and Bill’s cybersecurity expertise will strengthen our efforts to keep Americans safe while transacting online."

• Brian Robins, CFO, GitLab Inc.:

  • "I’m honored to contribute to ID.me’s next phase of growth and help ensure no identity is left behind."

• Bill Welch, CEO, Sysdig:

  • "Joining ID.me’s leadership team is an exciting opportunity to enhance the online experience for millions of Americans."

Board Member Credentials

1. Brian Robins

   • Current CFO at GitLab, leading IPO readiness and financial performance.
   • Former CFO at Cylance, AlienVault, and Verisign.
   • Special Advisor at Brighton Park Capital and Advisory Council Member at ForgePoint Capital Cybersecurity.

2. Bill Welch

   • CEO of Sysdig, driving AI-powered cloud security solutions.
   • Former President and COO of Talkdesk and Zscaler, with expertise in IPOs and scaling global operations.
   • Leadership roles at Duo Security, HP Americas Software, and Symantec.

Strategic Impact

With the addition of Robins and Welch, ID.me is poised to:

• Accelerate Growth: Capitalize on financial expertise to scale operations.
• Enhance Security: Leverage cybersecurity insights to safeguard digital identities.
• Improve User Experience: Deliver a safer and more convenient identity verification process for millions of users.

ID.me’s appointment of Brian Robins and Bill Welch marks a significant step in its journey to redefine digital identity. Their combined expertise in SaaS, cybersecurity, and operational excellence ensures ID.me continues to lead the way in secure online transactions.