Speakers

Ruud de Wildt is CEO of Certus, a global leader in secure data erasure with 10 offices worldwide. With over 25 years of experience in IT asset lifecycle management—including ITAD, reverse logistics, and remanufacturing—he brings a unique perspective on how organizations can align data security, compliance, and sustainability. Having founded Certus to make certified data sanitization both simple and effective, Ruud now works with governments, enterprises, and IT service providers worldwide. In his presentations, he shares practical insights on evolving compliance standards, risk reduction, and how secure erasure can create new value streams in today’s digital economy.