Okta is delighted to announce that Chris Augenstein will join the company as its new SVP and General Manager for the Americas. This is a pivotal hire that will strengthen the leadership team as the company focuses on accelerating its rapid growth.
Chief Revenue Officer Jon Addison expressed strong confidence in Augenstein’s fit for the organization, noting, "Chris is exactly the leader we need. His high-energy, proven track record of winning, and deep experience in scaling organizations align perfectly with our ambition to reach $10 billion. I am incredibly excited to welcome him to the team and watch the immediate impact he will bring."
Augenstein joins Okta most recently from Nutanix and brings extensive experience from previous tenures at both Cisco and VMware, where he built and scaled successful sales organizations.
Reflecting on the opportunity, Augenstein shared his excitement: "I’m thrilled to be joining Okta — a company I’ve admired for years. The people, the culture, and the way customers genuinely love and trust the brand have always set Okta apart. With AI reshaping the landscape of security and identity, it’s an amazing time to join, and I can’t wait for the exciting journey ahead."
Augenstein officially joined Okta on October 27. He is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
