Kris Nagel is the CEO of Sift, a company renowned for its innovative fraud prevention solutions. With over 30 years of experience in senior leadership roles at various SaaS companies, Kris brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Sift.
Who is the CEO of Sift?
With a robust background in senior leadership roles, Kris Nagel has carved a niche for himself in the SaaS industry. Before taking the helm at Sift in January 2023, he served as the Chief Operating Officer at Ping Identity, where he played a pivotal role in the company's public offering in 2019. His tenure at Ping Identity was marked by significant product development and scaling efforts. Prior to that, he was the CEO of Vindicia, further solidifying his expertise in steering companies towards growth and innovation.
Work History
Here is a detailed look at Kris Nagel's extensive work history:
- Sift - Chief Executive Officer (December 2022 - Present)
- Ping Identity - Chief Operating Officer (December 2018 - October 2022)
- Vindicia, now part of Amdocs - CEO (November 2016 - December 2018)
- Vindicia, now part of Amdocs - Senior Vice President, World Wide Field Operations (August 2008 - November 2016)
- Mu Dynamics (acquired by Spirent) - Vice President, World Wide Sales (August 2007 - August 2008)
- SS8 Networks - Vice President World Wide Sales (July 2005 - July 2007)
- Traverse Networks (acquired by Avaya) - Vice President Sales (October 2004 - July 2005)
- Portal Software (IPO, acquired by Oracle) - General Manager, Americas (April 1998 - December 2003)
- CSG Systems - Regional Sales Director, East (July 1995 - January 1998)
- Apple Computer - Various (Sales, Product, Marketing, Manufacturing) (January 1989 - June 1995)
Education History
Kris Nagel's educational journey laid a strong foundation for his illustrious career in the SaaS industry. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Penn State University, equipping him with essential technical and analytical skills. Furthering his education, Kris pursued an MBA with a focus on Business - Apple Management Masters at San Jose State University. This combination of technical and business education has been instrumental in his ability to lead and innovate in various senior leadership roles throughout his career.
When did Kris Nagel join Sift?
Joining Sift as the Chief Executive Officer in December 2022, Kris Nagel has been at the helm of the company for nearly a year. His extensive experience in senior leadership roles across various SaaS companies has equipped him with the skills necessary to drive Sift's mission forward. Since taking on the role, Kris has focused on leveraging advanced machine learning models and a global data network to enhance Sift's Digital Trust & Safety platform.
His tenure at Sift marks another significant chapter in his illustrious career, which includes pivotal roles at Ping Identity and Vindicia.