Igor Brkic

As the IAM & Zero Trust Lead at adidas, I’m responsible for driving key cybersecurity and identity initiatives to protect our global workforce and digital assets. My focus is on implementing cutting-edge security controls and embedding Zero Trust principles across the organization. Key areas of responsibility include: • Leading Zero Trust initiatives to ensure adidas stays at the forefront of cybersecurity best practices. • Defining and executing the IAM strategy, ensuring secure and seamless identity and access management across all platforms. • Automating IAM processes to enhance efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and improve the user experience. • Driving the transformation of HR processes for Joiner, Mover, Leaver (JML) workflows to align with modern security frameworks. • Implementing the latest security controls and aligning with industry recommendations to ensure adidas remains resilient to evolving cyber threats. • Passionate about creating secure digital ecosystems, I aim to balance security with usability, enabling adidas to continue delivering excellence in performance and innovation.

As a leader in Identity & Access Management (IAM), I serve as the Technical Product Owner for key enterprise services, including Azure AD, Active Directory, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). My role encompasses strategic oversight, architecture design, and operational excellence to ensure robust and scalable IAM services that align with business needs and security requirements. Key areas of responsibility include: • Driving IAM Strategy & Architecture: Leading the design and evolution of Azure AD, ADFS, and PKI services, ensuring they support the organization’s Zero Trust security model and business objectives. • Product Ownership: Overseeing the lifecycle management of core IAM solutions, from architecture and deployment to ongoing operations and enhancements. • Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Partnering with cross-functional teams and external experts to ensure seamless integration of IAM services and to meet evolving security and business needs. • Modern Authentication & Security: Leading the adoption of modern authentication protocols (OIDC, SAML 2.0, OAuth), enabling secure and frictionless access to enterprise applications. • Identity Lifecycle Management & Automation: Implementing automated provisioning and password management solutions to simplify processes, improve security, and enhance user experience. • Governance & Risk Management: Overseeing change management and resolving critical incidents, ensuring IAM services remain stable, secure, and compliant. With a focus on security, innovation, and user experience, I aim to drive transformative IAM initiatives that strengthen the organization's security posture while simplifying identity processes across the enterprise.

As a strategic leader in IT service architecture and delivery, I oversee the end-to-end design, implementation, and management of IT services to ensure they align with business needs and deliver measurable value. Serving as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders, I am responsible for client engagement, demand management, and service portfolio governance, ensuring our services remain agile, scalable, and cost-effective. Key areas of responsibility include: • Service Architecture & Design: Defining and leading the design of IT services, ensuring they meet business requirements while driving innovation and operational efficiency. • Client & Stakeholder Management: Acting as a trusted advisor and single point of contact for business units, managing client relationships, contract agreements, and service demands. • Financial & Resource Management: Overseeing Total Cost of Service Ownership (TCSO) by calculating service efforts, costs, and resource requirements to ensure sustainable delivery. • Quality & Continuous Improvement: Ensuring Quality of Service (QoS) through continuous service improvement initiatives, change management, and proactive problem resolution. • Supplier & Vendor Management: Managing external partners for design, engineering, and service enhancements to maintain alignment with organizational goals. • IT Service Portfolio Governance: Defining and managing the Group IT service portfolio, driving alignment between business strategy and IT capabilities. By fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration, I ensure that IT services remain resilient, cost-effective, and aligned with evolving business demands.

As an Identity and Access Services Lead, I specialize in designing and managing secure, scalable, and modern identity infrastructures that support seamless user access across the enterprise. My role encompasses the strategic administration of Active Directory (AD) and Azure AD, ensuring robust identity services that underpin our Zero Trust security framework. Key responsibilities include: • Design and Administration of Active Directory & Azure AD: Overseeing core identity services, including Azure AD Connect, DNS/IPAM, DHCP, and Group Policy Management, to ensure secure and efficient identity lifecycle management. • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Management: Leading the design and management of the adidas PKI environment, integrating secure certificate-based authentication across applications and systems. • Single Sign-On (SSO) & Modern Authentication: Architecting and managing the ADFS platform, enabling seamless Single Sign-On experiences. Driving the adoption of modern authentication protocols such as OpenID Connect, SAML 2.0, and OAuth to onboard and secure enterprise applications. With a focus on automation, integration, and modernization, I ensure our identity services remain resilient, future-proof, and aligned with evolving security standards.

A dedicated professional with expertise in system design, integration, and implementation, focusing on delivering robust and scalable infrastructure solutions. I provide expert-level technical support and ensure the maintenance and optimization of servers and storage systems, ensuring high availability and performance across the organization. Key responsibilities include: • Leading systems integration projects, from initial design to seamless implementation. • Providing technical expertise for managing and maintaining critical server and storage environments. • Coordinating and optimizing IT operations, ensuring efficiency across major software and hardware platforms. With a focus on reliability, innovation, and continuous improvement, I contribute to creating resilient IT ecosystems that support organizational growth and digital transformation.