Andrew Johnston

Digital Trust Executive
Giesecke+Devrient Canada.

Andrew Johnston is dedicated to advancing digital capabilities within the Canadian economy through his work at Giesecke+Devrient. With over a decade of experience, Andrew has helped in shaping national frameworks, standards, and specifications – particularly in the areas of digital authentication and verification.

His career spans contributions to nation-scale digital credentialing, identity verification, authentication and access management services, as well as major online service delivery initiatives. Andrew has also led efforts in mobile computing, email management, and web application server technologies.

Beyond his technical expertise, Andrew has provided strategic consulting on the mission-critical implications of information technology across a range of sectors, including public services, financial services, insurance, healthcare, marketing, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.