AB Circle CEO Gilbert Leung Discusses the Future of Digital Identity and AI Innovation in Digital IT News Interview

HONG KONG – January 2026 – AB Circle Limited, a global leader in smart card readers and secure authentication solutions, is pleased to highlight a recent executive feature in Digital IT News. In an in-depth Q&A, Gilbert Leung, CEO of AB Circle, shared his vision for the company’s evolution, the integration of AI in digital identity, and the rigorous standards that have propelled the company to the forefront of the industry.

As digital landscapes become increasingly complex, Gilbert emphasized that AB Circle is moving beyond traditional hardware to become a cornerstone of secure digital identity ecosystems.

Key Highlights from the Interview:

• The Shift Toward AI and NFC: Gilbert revealed that AB Circle is actively aligning its technologies with the global transition toward mobile-based digital wallets (such as Japan’s unified citizen services and Europe’s eIDAS 2.0). The company is incorporating AI-driven capabilities, including adaptive security protocols and predictive maintenance, to make identity management smarter and more resilient.
• A "Customer-Centric" Success Strategy: Attributing the company’s recent growth to a strategic pivot, Gilbert noted, "Success comes from solving real problems collaboratively rather than simply pushing products." This approach has fostered long-term partnerships with governments and enterprises worldwide.
• Excellence Through Persistence: Highlighting the company’s success in the Japanese market—renowned for its stringent quality standards—Gilbert discussed the five-year journey of engineering refinement that led to AB Circle becoming a trusted partner for top-tier Japanese enterprises.
• Leadership Grounded in Integrity: Reflecting on his career, Gilbert shared how his leadership style is rooted in the values of mentorship and ownership, ensuring that every innovation at AB Circle serves to improve the quality of life for citizens through safer, faster, and more inclusive transactions.

Gilbert Leung said during the interview: 

"Our mission goes beyond commercial success. By developing secure, intelligent identity technologies, we are helping governments and enterprises enhance citizens' quality of life—making everyday transactions safer, faster, and more inclusive."

The full interview, titled "Q&A: Gilbert Leung on Advancing Digital Identity at AB Circle Limited," provides a comprehensive look at the roadmap for AB Circle’s next generation of MFA and Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions.

Read the full interview on Digital IT News here.