Okta has reinforced its commitment to the Indian market by appointing Shakeel Khan as Regional Vice President and Country Manager for Okta India. Bringing over 27 years of cybersecurity experience, Khan possesses a comprehensive understanding of the industry, spanning pre-sales, enterprise sales leadership, and strategic business development.

Ben Goodman, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Okta APJ, welcomed Khan’s appointment, emphasizing the increasing demand for robust identity solutions in the evolving digital landscape.

“We are delighted to have Shakeel Khan join Okta India at a stage where businesses are looking for robust and trusted identity solutions more than ever. Our commitment to India remains strong, with more than 19,000 customers worldwide leveraging Okta. Shakeel’s technical leadership and strategic vision will help us reach the next level of growth,” he said.

Expressing enthusiasm about his new role, Khan acknowledged the dynamic cybersecurity landscape and the growing need for advanced identity solutions. “We are seeing the threat landscape continuing to get more sophisticated, affecting businesses across the spectrum. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to lead the talented team at Okta, to deliver exceptional value to our customers with secure identity solutions. I look forward to contributing to Okta’s growth and success while working with some of the brightest minds in the industry,” he stated.

Since its official launch in India in 2023, Okta has been steadily expanding its operations. Over the past year, the company’s workforce in India has tripled to over 300 employees, with plans to exceed 500 by 2025. This aggressive expansion underscores Okta’s unwavering commitment to strengthening its market position and providing cutting-edge identity security solutions to Indian enterprises.