Okta appoints Swan Chin Yeo to lead ASEAN strategy

Okta has appointed Swan Chin Yeo as the leader for its sales and go-to-market strategy in 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's career spans over 27 years in the domain of cyber and enterprise software, holding leadership roles in companies such as BlackBerry, Lucidworks, Skybox Security, and Splunk. Prior to joining Okta, he served as Managing Director for Asia at BlackBerry, where he played a significant role in expanding BlackBerry's cybersecurity business within the ASEAN region, driving strategic growth and establishing significant partnerships.

Yeo is noted for his dedication to fostering innovation and developing emerging talent throughout the Asia Pacific region. His commitment to mentoring startups and strengthening the tech ecosystem has been a central part of his past roles.