Kaarel Kotkas

Kaarel is the visionary founder and CEO behind Veriff. A strategic leader with a deep conviction in the power of honest digital identity, Kaarel guides Veriff’s team in staying ahead of sophisticated fraud and the rapidly evolving landscape of online identification. His energy and relentless commitment to integrity inspire those around him to push boundaries in the fight for a safer internet. Kaarel’s leadership has earned him wide recognition across Europe. In 2023, Estonian President Alar Karis honored him with the Order of the White Star, one of Estonia’s most distinguished state decorations. He was also named to the EU Forbes 30 Under 30 list. In 2020, he was recognized as EY Entrepreneur of the Year in Estonia, and in 2018, Nordic Business Report named him one of the 25 most influential young entrepreneurs in Northern Europe.