SecurityBridge Appoints New CEO to Drive Global Expansion

SecurityBridge, a provider of SAP-native cybersecurity solutions, has announced the appointment of Jesper Zerlang as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Zerlang, who previously served as the company’s Chairman of the Board for the past 12 months, steps into the executive leadership role to steer the organization through its next phase of international growth. Backed by funds advised by BU Bregal Unternehmerkapital, this transition marks a strategic shift for the company as it aims to scale its operations and deepen its impact in the global SAP security market.

SecurityBridge has established itself as a key player in the SAP ecosystem, currently protecting more than 8,000 SAP systems worldwide. The platform is designed to safeguard mission-critical environments by integrating real-time threat monitoring and vulnerability management directly into SAP landscapes. “SecurityBridge is uniquely positioned at the intersection of cybersecurity and SAP,” said Zerlang regarding his appointment. “I am excited to step into the CEO role to accelerate global impact while raising the bar on trust and customer outcomes”.

Founders Transition to Strategic Roles

Coinciding with Zerlang’s appointment, SecurityBridge founders Christoph Nagy and Ivan Mans are transitioning from their respective operational roles as CEO and CTO. Both founders will remain central to the company’s strategy, shifting their focus toward product evangelism and customer-driven initiatives. This move allows them to leverage their deep engineering expertise to guide long-term product vision while the new CEO manages global scaling.

“This transition strengthens the company’s ability to scale globally while allowing us to focus where we create the greatest value for customers,” said Christoph Nagy, Co-Founder of SecurityBridge. The reorganization reflects a maturation in the SAP security sector, where technical founders often pivot to innovation roles as professional management takes over to handle complex global expansion efforts. Ivan Mans, Co-Founder, expressed support for the change, noting that the company is strongly positioned for the next stage of its evolution.

What This Means for SAPinsiders

Global expansion brings dedicated support to mission-critical SAP security teams. As the SAP security market continues to grow, vendors like SecurityBridge are racing to provide comprehensive coverage for both legacy and cloud environments. For technology executives, this shift means you should expect more competitive innovation and localized support structures as European-based vendors aggressively expand into North American and Asian markets to meet stricter regulatory demands like the EU NIS2 directive.

The SAP cybersecurity market is scaling alongside S/4HANA adoption. As more SAP landscapes move to cloud and hybrid architectures, vendors like SecurityBridge, along with competitors offering SAP-focused monitoring and compliance tools, are benefiting from increased demand tied to regulatory pressure and rising SAP-specific attacks. Technology leaders should expect more vendor consolidation, expanded global support models, and tighter integration with SAP Basis, GRC, and cloud security workflows.

When evaluating these expanding solution providers, prioritize vendors that offer a unified view of both on-premise and cloud-based SAP assets. You must look for platforms that integrate seamlessly with your existing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) infrastructure to ensure that SAP data does not remain a siloed blind spot in your Security Operations Center (SOC). As founders Nagy and Mans shift to product evangelism, customers should monitor how well SecurityBridge maintains its engineering-first culture while scaling, ensuring that ease of use and rapid implementation remain core differentiators against complex competitors.