David Obstler is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Datadog, a leading monitoring and analytics platform for modern cloud environments. With over three decades of finance experience, Obstler has held CFO positions at various companies, including TravelClick, OpenLink Financial, MSCI Inc., Risk Metrics Group, and Pinnacor.
Who is the CFO of Datadog?
David Obstler, the CFO at Datadog, has an extensive background in finance, with over 30 years of experience in the field. His expertise spans various industries, including technology companies. Prior to joining Datadog, Obstler held CFO positions at several firms such as TravelClick, OpenLink Financial, MSCI Inc., Risk Metrics Group, and Pinnacor.
As the CFO at Datadog, Obstler is responsible for overseeing the company's financial strategy, operations, and management, ensuring its growth and financial health.
Work History
- Datadog, Chief Financial Officer (October 2018 - Present)
- Braze, Board Member and Audit Chair (May 2021 - Present)
- Miro, Board Member (September 2023 - Present)
- OneTrust, Board Member and Audit Chair (December 2023 - Present)
- OwnBackup, Board Advisor (August 2023 - Present)
- TravelClick, Chief Financial Officer (September 2014 - October 2018)
- OpenLink Financial, Chief Financial Officer (November 2012 - July 2014)
- MSCI Inc., Chief Financial Officer (June 2010 - September 2012)
- RiskMetrics Group (now part of MSCI), Chief Financial Officer (January 2005 - June 2010)
- Pinnacor (formerly ScreamingMedia), Chief Financial Officer (January 2000 - March 2004)
Education History
David Obstler's educational journey began at the Gilman School, where he studied from 1971 to 1977. He then pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree at Yale University, completing his studies in 1981. Obstler furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the prestigious Harvard Business School between 1984 and 1986. This strong educational foundation has played a significant role in shaping his successful career in finance.
When did David Obstler join Datadog?
David Obstler joined Datadog as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on October 1, 2018. Since then, he has been an integral part of the company's financial strategy and operations. As of now, Obstler has been with Datadog for over three years, contributing to the company's growth and financial health.