Brett Tighe is the Chief Financial Officer at Okta, where he oversees the finance, accounting, and investor relations teams. With a background that includes senior roles at Salesforce.com, Brett brings a wealth of experience to his position. His strategic guidance is instrumental in driving Okta’s long-term growth through key investment decisions.
Who is the CFO of Okta?
With a robust background in finance, Brett Tighe currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Okta. Before joining Okta, he held several senior finance roles at Salesforce.com, including Senior Director of Corporate Finance and Strategy. At Okta, Brett oversees the finance, accounting, and investor relations teams, playing a crucial role in guiding strategic investment decisions.
Brett's expertise in financial management and strategic planning has been instrumental in driving Okta’s long-term growth.
Work History
Brett Tighe's extensive work history showcases his progressive career in finance and strategic planning. Here is a detailed list of his previous roles:
- Okta - CFO (2022 - Present)
- Okta - Interim CFO (2021 - 2022)
- Okta - Senior Vice President, FP&A & Treasury (2019 - 2021)
- Okta - Vice President, FP&A & Treasury (2017 - 2019)
- Okta - Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis (2016 - 2017)
- Okta - Senior Director - Financial Planning & Analysis (2015 - 2016)
- Cobbler, Inc. - Advisor (2021 - Present)
- salesforce.com - Senior Director - Corporate Finance & Strategy (2014 - 2015)
- salesforce.com - Director Corporate Finance & Strategy (2012 - 2014)
- salesforce.com - Senior Finance Manager (2011 - 2012)
- salesforce.com - Finance Manager, FP&A (2009 - 2011)
- salesforce.com - Sr. Financial Analyst (2007 - 2009)
- salesforce.com - Financial Analyst, FP&A (2006 - 2007)
- salesforce.com - Financial Analyst, Sales Operations (2004 - 2006)
Education History
Brett Tighe's educational journey began at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he pursued his undergraduate studies from January 1997 to January 2001. Following this, he advanced his academic credentials by earning an MBA in Finance from the University of San Francisco, completing the program between January 2002 and January 2003. This solid educational foundation has been pivotal in shaping his successful career in finance and strategic planning.
When did Brett Tighe join Okta?
Joining Okta in April 2015 as Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, Brett Tighe has steadily climbed the ranks within the company. He became the Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis in June 2016, followed by his role as Vice President of FP&A & Treasury in June 2017. By May 2019, he was promoted to Senior Vice President of FP&A & Treasury, and in June 2021, he took on the role of Interim CFO. Brett officially became the CFO in January 2022. As of now, Brett has been with Okta for over eight years, contributing significantly to the company's financial strategy and growth.