Okta has named Swan Chin Yeo as head of its sales and go-to-market strategy for the ASEAN region. This appointment aims to support Okta's commitment to enhancing its growth across the Asia Pacific region.
Speaking on the new appointment, Ben Goodman, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific & Japan at Okta, remarked, "We are delighted to welcome Swan Chin Yeo to Okta. His extensive expertise in working with the partner community and managing complex cybersecurity projects in ASEAN aligns perfectly with Okta's mission to securely connect people to technology".
Goodman further noted the alignment of Yeo's leadership with Okta's regional strategies. "As we continue to advance our Partner First strategy in the region and elevate our cybersecurity brand alongside our identity solutions, Swan Chin's visionary leadership will be instrumental in driving our success".
Swan Chin Yeo expressed his enthusiasm regarding his new role at Okta, indicating his alignment with the company's missions and values. "Okta is an innovative company whose mission to securely connect people to technology truly inspires me. I am excited about Okta's vision and values and look forward to contributing to its growth across ASEAN and beyond", Yeo said.
Yeo brings over 27 years of experience in cyber and enterprise software, having held leadership positions at BlackBerry, Lucidworks, Skybox Security, and Splunk. Before joining Okta, he was the Managing Director for Asia at BlackBerry, where he led the expansion of BlackBerry's cybersecurity business in the ASEAN region, driving strategic growth and forming key partnerships.
Yeo is recognized for his commitment to innovation and fostering emerging talent across the Asia Pacific, with a focus on mentoring startups and strengthening the tech ecosystem throughout his career.