European cybersecurity group Allurity has announced the appointment of Henrik Brinkhagen as the new Chief Executive Officer of ID North, its specialized cybersecurity company dedicated to identity and access security. With a strong background in leadership, strategy, and advisory services, Henrik will now guide ID North’s next phase of growth by strengthening customer relationships and further positioning the company as a trusted identity security partner across the Nordic region.
Henrik Brinkhagen takes over from Jens Björkman, who stepped down from the CEO role in October 2025. During his tenure, Jens played a pivotal role in shaping ID North’s identity security portfolio and building a solid foundation for the company’s continued expansion within the Allurity group. As a result, ID North is well positioned to move forward at a time when demand for advanced identity and access security solutions continues to rise across industries.
This leadership transition marks an important milestone for ID North. As organizations accelerate digital transformation, the need for secure, scalable, and resilient identity infrastructures has become critical. In this context, ID North supports enterprises in building strong identity foundations that not only protect digital environments but also enable long-term business growth and digital trust.
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Henrik Brinkhagen brings broad experience from senior leadership roles in consulting and professional services, where he has worked closely with executive teams and boards to drive transformation, operational excellence, and sustainable value creation. Most recently, he served as Group CEO of Skydda Group at Bergman & Beving Safety AB, where he led a major supplier of personal protective equipment operating across the Nordics and Central Europe. Furthermore, his background blends strategic vision with a customer- and people-focused leadership style, equipping him to steer ID North into its next chapter.
“We are delighted to welcome Henrik Brinkhagen as CEO of ID North,” says Frida Westerberg, CEO of Allurity. “Henrik brings a strong combination of leadership experience, strategic capability and an entrepreneurial mindset. He will play a key role in ID North’s continued growth journey which is all about supporting customers with strong identity security solutions.”
“I am excited to take on the role as CEO of ID North,” says Henrik Brinkhagen. “ID North has a strong reputation, deep expertise and a highly skilled team. Together, we will continue to develop our offering, deepen partnerships with our customers and help organisations build secure and future-ready identity environments.”
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Meanwhile, Allurity continues to expand rapidly across Europe through a combination of organic growth and the acquisition of leading cybersecurity companies. With nearly 800 cybersecurity professionals operating across 18 countries, the group has established one of the most extensive cybersecurity footprints in the region. Within this growing ecosystem, ID North holds a strategic position as Allurity’s identity and access security specialist, an area increasingly recognized as a cornerstone of digital trust and cyber resilience.
Looking ahead, Henrik Brinkhagen’s appointment signals a renewed focus on customer value, deeper partnerships, and continued innovation in identity security services. Under his leadership, ID North will further support organizations in securing digital identities, minimizing cyber risk, and building resilient identity infrastructures that support both regulatory compliance and business agility.
Ultimately, by combining strong local expertise with the scale and resources of the Allurity group, ID North is well equipped to help customers navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape with confidence. This new leadership chapter reinforces the company’s commitment to advancing identity security capabilities in line with evolving market and regulatory demands, while enabling organizations to build secure, future-ready digital environments.
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