“The Board has conducted a thorough recruitment process and has evaluated both internal and external candidates. We are very proud to have a strong internal solution and we are pleased that Jerrod is willing to take on the role. His appointment underscores the depth of leadership within Yubico and the Board’s confidence in the internal talent. Jerrod is a highly regarded leader with deep knowledge of Yubico’s strategic direction. He has also demonstrated a clear understanding and drive to transform the business in line with customer demands in a rapidly changing market - as evidenced by the reorganization executed during Q1, and the recent OpenAI partnership” says Patrik Tigerschiöld, Chairman of Yubico.

Jerrod Chong has been with Yubico since 2013 and has held several senior leadership roles, most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer. He was appointed acting CEO in December 2025. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity and enterprise technology, including previous roles at Check Point and Protect Data.

“I am proud that the Board has given me the confidence to continue in the role as President and CEO. Yubico is built on a strong foundation with a leading brand and a highly capable team. I look forward to continuing to execute on our priorities, further growing our business of security solutions in an AI-enabled world” says Jerrod Chong, President and CEO of Yubico.