Okta appoints Ben Goodman as SVP, GM of Asia

  • Provides over 20 years associated with experience in the tech sector
  • To look after business operations, spearhead development

Okta appoints Ben Goodman as SVP, GM of Asia Okta announced that it has appointed THIS industry veteran and senior business executive Ben Goodman (pic) as senior vice president and common manager for Asia Pacific (APAC).

In a declaration, the independent identification provider said Goodman will preside more than Okta’s entire company operations and spearhead the company’s growth programs in the region.

It added that will Goodman has more than 20 years of experience in the technology industry leading hyper growth businesses across the area, executing sales technique and establishing tactical relationships with the APAC partner community.  

He was most recently older vice president and general manager for New Relic Asia Pacific and Japan, Okta said, adding that will Goodman has earlier held senior sales and channel management positions at Adobe, Dell, EMC, plus Pure Storage.

Steve Rowland, chief revenue official of Okta, stated Ben is a tested leader in the technology innovation and electronic transformation business.  

“Having spent nearly 10 years in Singapore overseeing key growth markets in the region, he harmonizes with his business acumen and tech know-how with an incisive knowledge of APAC customers’ needs. Okta’s prospects are bright with him on board, ” he added.

Goodman, on the other hand, includes a long-time positive organization with the Okta brand.

“Having been a customer of Okta for over 8 years, the value of a strong identity and access platform has always been apparent, both from a security and productivity viewpoint.  

“I am delighted to be able to join a company I have so much personal belief in, and to lead its growth in one of the world’s many dynamic regions, inch he said.