– USA, CA – Okta, Inc. (Nasdaq: OKTA), the leading independent identity provider, today announced that Anthony Bates, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Genesys Cloud Services, Inc., has been appointed to the company’s board of directors, effective June 21, 2024.
“Tony’s passion for technology, extensive experience working alongside CEOs, and ability to drive growth in global markets will be invaluable as we continue to build on our market leadership. We’re looking forward to Tony joining Okta’s board of directors and sharing his expertise with the company,” said CEO and co-founder, Todd McKinnon.
About Anthony Bates
Tony Bates serves as Chairman and CEO at Genesys Cloud Services, Inc., where he has worked as CEO since 2019 and Chairman since 2021.
Tony Bates previously served as Vice-Chairman of the board of Social Capital Hedosophia Holdings Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, from 2017 to 2019. From May 2017 through June 2018, Mr. Bates held the position of CEO of Growth at Social Capital. From June 2014 until December 2016, he served as President of GoPro, Inc., a maker of video and photo capture devices. From June 2013 until March 2014, he was EVP of Business Development and Evangelism of Microsoft Corporation, a software company. Mr. Bates was CEO of Skype Inc., a provider of software applications and related Internet communications products, from October 2010 until its acquisition by Microsoft in 2011, after which Tony Bates served as the President of Microsoft’s Skype Division until June 2013. From 1996 to October 2010, Mr. Bates served in various roles at Cisco Systems, Inc., a networking equipment provider, most recently as SVP and GM of Enterprise, Commercial, and Small Business.
“Identity security is a critical issue that has become increasingly top of mind for organizations. Identity is no longer just at the forefront of organizations’ customer and workforce experiences, it’s now a critical security consideration for all organizations in today’s digital-first world. I am looking forward to working with Okta to advance its global business strategy to lead the industry against identity based attacks,” said Tony Bates.
About Okta
Okta is the World’s Identity Company. As the leading independent Identity partner, we free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app. The most trusted brands trust Okta to enable secure access, authentication, and automation. With flexibility and neutrality at the core of our Okta Workforce Identity and Customer Identity Clouds, business leaders and developers can focus on innovation and accelerate digital transformation, thanks to customizable solutions and more than 7,000 pre-built integrations. We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.
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