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Nikolaus Ziegler

EY Americas Digital Identity Innovation and Go-To-Market Leader; Executive Director, Technology Consulting, Ernst & Young LLP

Family man with a flair for cigars, boats and sunlight. Purpose-drive innovator that chases the next challenge.

Nikolaus "Nik" Ziegler is an Executive Director in the Technology Consulting practice of Ernst & Young LLP and serves as the Digital Identity Innovation and go-to-market Leader for EY Americas. Nik focuses on go-to-market strategies for innovative and transformational identity solutions.

Prior to the global EY organization, Nik accumulated over 24 years of professional experience in the public sector. He held various global leadership roles, including Chief Technology Officer, Chief Information Officer, and Director and Chief Innovations Officer for Emerging Technologies and Cyber Development. Additionally, Nik served as a senior advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and Commander of the Defense Information Systems Agency, a $31 billion network supporting over 4 million global users.

How Nikolaus is building a better working world

As a disruptive identity leader, Nikolaus has been driving innovative solutioning in Identity Access Management (IAM) to modernize and simplify the complexities inherent in the identity space. His visionary approach to solutioning has streamlined processes, enhanced security, and improved user experience, by leveraging leading-edge technologies and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Nik is transforming IAM into a more efficient and scalable solution that helps ensure robust protection and seamless access for all users. His leadership is setting new standards in the industry, making identity management more accessible and manageable for organizations of all sizes.

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