Okta Appoints Mathew Graham as Chief Security Officer for Asia Pacific

CANBERRA, Australia, September 1, 2025 — Identity management leader Okta has appointed Mathew Graham as its new Chief Security Officer (CSO) for Asia Pacific, as the company strengthens its regional security strategy to help organisations build resilience against evolving cyber threats.

In his new role, Graham will oversee Okta’s efforts to position identity as critical infrastructure, working with enterprises to advance adoption of phishing-resistant authentication, identity governance, and stronger security posture management. His remit also includes guiding customers as they integrate AI-driven operations while defending against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.

“Mathew’s appointment comes at a time when organisations in Asia Pacific are under intensifying pressure to address rising cyber threats and the opportunities presented by AI,” said Stephanie Barnett, Vice President and Interim GM APJ, ANZ, Okta. “His extensive experience in cloud and SaaS security, combined with his ability to partner with executives and boards, makes him ideally placed to help our customers strengthen digital trust and secure the next generation of identities, both human and non-human.”

Veteran of Cloud and SaaS Security

With more than 20 years of experience across government, enterprise, and cloud environments, Graham brings a breadth of expertise spanning the full technology stack — from infrastructure and applications to enterprise SaaS. He previously held senior roles at Workday, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Salesforce, giving him a unique perspective on securing both legacy and modern digital ecosystems.

Commenting on his appointment, Graham said: “Throughout my career, I’ve seen security evolve from locking down infrastructure to safeguarding applications, data, and now AI agents. The constant has been Identity. It has always been at the heart of the stack. As AI reshapes the workforce and attackers continue to innovate, the question isn’t just what we’re protecting, it’s who we are trusting. At Okta, I’m excited to help customers go deeper, securing people, systems, and digital colleagues with a neutral and extensible identity platform.”

Graham’s appointment comes as Asia-Pacific enterprises confront a surge in identity-based attacks, ranging from credential phishing to advanced social engineering, at the same time as they deploy AI-enabled tools across business functions. Okta views identity as the backbone for digital trust, and Graham’s leadership is expected to accelerate adoption of the company’s neutral identity platform across the region.

As CSO, Graham will also be tasked with deepening Okta’s collaboration with partners, regulators, and industry stakeholders, reinforcing the company’s position as one of the leading independent providers of identity solutions worldwide.