SecurityBridge has announced the appointment of Jesper Zerlang as its new Chief Executive Officer, starting from 1 January 2026. Zerlang, who previously served as the Chairman of the Board for the past year, will lead the company as it embarks on a new phase of international expansion. This strategic move is supported by funds advised by BU Bregal Unternehmerkapital (BU).
SecurityBridge specialises in safeguarding SAP environments, helping large enterprises to reduce cyber risks on crucial SAP landscapes. With a strong reputation, the company is entrusted by global clients to secure systems that are essential for core operations, financial processes, supply chains, and digital transformation initiatives.
Customer-driven initiatives
Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Jesper Zerlang highlighted, “SecurityBridge is uniquely positioned at the intersection of cybersecurity and SAP – a domain I know deeply and care about profoundly.” Reflecting on his experience from the past year, he added, “Over the past year, as Chairman, I have seen firsthand the strength of the team, the technology, and the outcomes we deliver for customers. With BU’s support and a clear ambition to scale internationally, I am excited to step into the CEO role to accelerate global impact while raising the bar on trust and customer outcomes.”
The transition also involves changes in the roles of the company's founders
The transition also involves changes in the roles of the company's founders. Christoph Nagy and Ivan Mans, who have served as CEO and CTO respectively, will pivot away from daily operations. Nevertheless, they will maintain crucial roles concentrating on product evangelism and customer-focused initiatives, leveraging their extensive SAP engineering expertise, credibility, and vision.
Long-term product vision
Nagy commented on the company's evolution, stating, “SecurityBridge has grown into a remarkable company with a strong foundation and a clear mission.” He emphasised that the leadership transition bolsters the firm’s global scalability while allowing a focus on areas that maximise customer value, such as product leadership, innovation, and SAP ecosystem engagement.
“We are fully supportive of this exciting transition and look forward to contributing in roles that amplify our technical focus and customer impact. SecurityBridge’s opportunity ahead is significant, and this step positions the company strongly for the next stage,” Ivan Mans added, underlining the confidence in the company's strategic direction.
