The Team
Meet the professionals driving digital trust and innovation.
Johan Kestens
With over 35 years of experience in cryptography, key management, and public key infrastructure (PKI), Johan is a leading expert in designing, implementing, and governing secure digital ecosystems. His career spans senior roles in major financial institutions and global payment networks, including MasterCard, BNP Paribas Fortis, KBC, and Euroclear, where he delivered enterprise-level cryptographic and key management solutions.
Johan has architected and led numerous large-scale initiatives, from PKI infrastructures and certificate management systems to cryptographic governance frameworks and strongroom architectures. His deep understanding of both the technical and organizational dimensions of security allows him to bridge the gap between business strategy and cryptographic resilience. As Co-Founder of Link2Trust and Founder of Switch Consult, Johan continues to help organizations strengthen their cryptographic maturity and compliance posture under eIDAS and other international standards. Known for his strategic mindset, leadership, and clarity in complex domains, he is a trusted advisor in the field of digital trust and cryptographic governance.
Wim Mintiens
With over 35 years of experience in IT and digital trust, Wim is a recognized specialist in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), cryptography, key management, and security governance. He has played a leading role in developing and managing secure identity and signing infrastructures for both government agencies and major financial institutions.
Throughout his career, Wim has held senior positions at various financial and trust companies, where he contributed to eIDAS compliance, PKI design, and cryptographic policy development. As Founder of The Key 2 IT and Co-Founder of Trust Agency, he continues to guide organizations across Europe in establishing trusted digital ecosystems. Wim combines strategic vision with hands-on expertise, ensuring that every project aligns with the highest standards of security, compliance, and operational excellence.
Jacques-Henri De Vos
With extensive experience in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), cryptography, and DevSecOps, Jacques-Henri is a seasoned security architect who combines strong technical engineering expertise with strategic security design. He has delivered complex security and key management solutions across critical sectors including finance, utilities, and transportation infrastructure, ensuring robust cryptographic governance and operational resilience.
As Co-Founder of Link2Trust and Founder of LucidIT, Jacques-Henri continues to help organizations strengthen their digital trust capabilities through modern, scalable, and compliant security architectures. Known for his methodical approach and commitment to excellence, he bridges the gap between technical innovation and organizational security maturity, enabling clients to build trusted and future-ready digital ecosystems.