19 May 2025 Eurosmart Announces New Board Composition and Engages with European Commission on Strategic Cybersecurity Priorities Following 15 May 2025 General Assembly
Brussels, May 19, 2025 — Eurosmart, the leading voice of the European digital security industry, is pleased to announce the composition of its new Board of Directors, confirmed during its General Assembly held on 15 May 2025.
The newly appointed Board reflects Eurosmart’s deep European roots, its openness to the global digital security ecosystem, and the diversity of actors across the value chain—from semiconductor manufacturers and secure element providers to identity solution vendors, SMEs, Testing and Inspections companies and cybersecurity experts. This inclusive composition ensures a comprehensive and forward-looking approach to addressing the always evolving digital security challenges.
New Board Members:
- Olivier Van Nieuwenhuyze – President (ST Microelectronics)
- John Boggie – Senior Board Member (NXP)
- Dr. Detlef Houdeau – Senior Board Member (Infineon)
- Alban Feraud – Senior Board Member (IDEMIA)
- Philippe Proust – Senior Board Member (Thales DIS)
- Claire Loiseaux – Board Member representing SMEs (Internet of Trust)
- Anne-Lise Thieblemont – Board Member representing Vendors (Qualcomm)
- Fabrice Heiser– Board Member representing Testing and Inspections Companies (SGS Brightsight)
See role and functioning of Eurosmart
Last month, Olivier Van Nieuwenhuyze succeeded John Boggie (NXP) as President of Eurosmart. His appointment comes at a strategic moment as the sector advances in areas such as post-quantum cryptography, digital identity wallets, and trusted cloud services.
Engagement with the European Commission
During the General Assembly, Eurosmart had the opportunity to engage in a meaningful exchange with the European Commission on key cybersecurity topics, particularly the revision of the EU Cybersecurity Act (EUCSA). Discussions focused on maintaining high assurance levels in certification schemes including the central rôle of penetration testings, the role of ENISA in scheme development, the inclusion of non-technical requirements (such as privacy and immunity standards), and proposals for scheme maintenance through the ISAC model and public-private partnerships.
Eurosmart presented early feedback highlighting the importance of preserving the ambition of the EUCSA, including:
- Upholding penetration testing and strict oversight of conformity assessment bodies.
- Advocating for timely development of new schemes like EUCS and 5G.
- Proposing non-technical scheme requirements to support GDPR compliance and sovereignty.
- Emphasizing the need for risk-based approaches to maintain certifications over long product lifecycles.
- Fostering industry and stakeholders’key contributions when it comes to cybersecurity schemes’maintenance
These insights underline Eurosmart’s active role in shaping European cybersecurity policy and its commitment to a secure digital future for all stakeholders.
About Eurosmart
Eurosmart is a Brussels-based not-for-profit association representing the digital security industry. With more than 25 years of expertise, Eurosmart champions high-security standards for digital interactions across Europe. It brings together technology providers, solution integrators, and security experts to collaborate on standards, policies, and certification frameworks.
