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Shannon Sullivan Duffy is the Chief Marketing Officer at Okta, where she leads the company's marketing strategy and brand direction. With a background spanning marketing leadership at enterprise technology companies, she brings deep expertise across marketing strategy, corporate communications, branding, and team development to the role.
Who is the CMO of Okta?
With a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Boston College, Shannon Sullivan Duffy has built a distinguished career in marketing strategy, brand development, and demand generation. Before joining Okta as Chief Marketing Officer, she served as Chief Marketing Officer at Asana and as EVP, Cloud & Industry Marketing at Salesforce. Her expertise spans marketing strategy, corporate communications, lead generation, branding and identity, PR and social media, customer acquisition, and team development and leadership.
Work History
Shannon Sullivan Duffy has an extensive and diverse work history, showcasing her expertise across various roles and industries. Here is a list of the places she has worked:
- Okta - Chief Marketing Officer (October 2025 - Present)
- Asana - Chief Marketing Officer (February 2023 - October 2025)
- Salesforce - EVP, Cloud & Industry Marketing (May 2021 - February 2023)
- WebSideStory - Assistant Product Manager (January 1999 - January 2000)
Education History
Shannon Sullivan Duffy earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Boston College, building a strong academic foundation that has supported her career across marketing strategy, corporate communications, and brand leadership.
When did Shannon Sullivan Duffy join Okta?
Shannon Sullivan Duffy assumed the role of Chief Marketing Officer at Okta in October 2025. In this position, she leads the company's marketing strategy, brand identity, and demand generation efforts, drawing on her broad expertise in corporate communications, customer acquisition, community building, and team development.
