CardLab has appointed Jan Bisgaard as its new Chief Executive Office (CEO) as the company moves to scale its international business and meet growing demand for trusted digital identities.
Founder Frank Sandeløv will remain as Chief Operating Officer (COO), overseeing technology, production and operations.
The leadership changes, effective 1 July 2026, follow the scale-up of CardLab’s Access FIDO biometric smart card and the launch of its FIDO Certified Authentication Platform. The company says these developments have shifted it from a technology-focused developer into a commercial provider of complete passwordless authentication solutions.
CardLab is now expanding its organisational structure as customers increasingly seek ways to verify identities securely in an environment shaped by AI, supercomputing and quantum computing.
Its approach combines biometric authentication, offline identity verification and tokenisation, with the aim of creating trusted identities without relying solely on conventional online credentials.
Speaking on the leadership restructuring, Sandeløv said: “Working closely with Jan over the past months has confirmed that we share the same vision for CardLab’s future.
“This transition allows me to dedicate my time to what I enjoy most — driving technology, production excellence, quality assurance, and innovation —while Jan leads our commercial expansion.
“Together and with Katrine Bjarni, VP Operations, we are creating the ideal leadership team for the next phase of CardLab’s journey.”
CardLab prepares for international growth
Bisgaard joined CardLab in autumn 2025 as Chief Sales Officer, working closely with Sandeløv and the wider team to develop his understanding of the company’s technology, products and customer base.
Before taking the CEO role, he brought extensive international B2B sales experience to the company. He will now take responsibility for CardLab’s strategic direction, commercial operations, international sales, partnerships and business development.
Sandeløv will continue to lead the technical and operational side of the business, including technology development, manufacturing, quality assurance and operational performance.
The division of responsibilities is intended to give CardLab a clearer structure as it expands while allowing the company to maintain its focus on product development and customer delivery.
Commenting on his new role, Bisgaard added: “CardLab has reached an exciting milestone. We now have a mature product portfolio, certified authentication technology, and increasing market demand.
“I look forward to building on this strong foundation together with our talented team, partners, and customers as we expand internationally.”
Demand for trusted digital identities
The changes come as organisations face growing concerns over whether digital identities can be reliably trusted.
CardLab argues that the increasing capabilities of AI and advanced computing are changing the security landscape and making conventional approaches to identity verification less dependable.
Its passwordless authentication offering is designed around biometric verification and FIDO standards, while offline verification and tokenisation form part of the company’s approach to establishing trusted identities.
CardLab says its growing customer base has demonstrated demand for a solution that combines security with convenience. The same platform can also support IT and facility management functions, giving customers additional uses beyond authentication.
The company has responded to this demand by scaling production and preparing the wider business for further expansion.
New board leadership
CardLab has also strengthened its board as part of the organisational changes.
Kim Wagner Jørgensen has stepped down as Chairman following several years with the company. He has been succeeded by Jesper Kjær-Christensen, who brings experience in branding, marketing and international business development.
Lars Svane Hansen has also joined the Board. His experience includes helping technology companies progress from start-ups into international growth businesses, alongside an established industry network.
CardLab says the appointments will strengthen its strategic capabilities as it enters its next phase of development.
The leadership changes introduced in July are the first stage of a broader organisational expansion. Further initiatives are expected as CardLab works to increase its international presence and build a more scalable business around its passwordless authentication technology.
