Former Workday CFO Joins Workiva During Pivotal Phase of Growth
Workiva Inc. , a leading, AI-powered platform for transparency, accountability, and trust, announced the appointment of Barbara Larson as EVP & Chief Financial Officer, effective January 20, 2026.
Read More on Fintech : Global Fintech Interview with Mike Lynch, Principal, AI Strategy and Finance Transformation for Auditoria
Larson brings a proven track record and deep operational experience scaling high-growth public software companies. She has spent more than 20 years in financial leadership positions, most recently serving as CFO at SentinelOne. Prior to SentinelOne, Larson spent a decade in financial leadership roles at Workday, including CFO, where she led overall finance and accounting functions, internal audit, and investor relations, and also advised on business strategy and product development.
“Barbara is a seasoned financial leader with a proven track record, and we are thrilled to welcome her to the Workiva team. Her experience is especially relevant as we continue to focus on profitable growth,” said Julie Iskow, CEO, Workiva. “Barbara’s expertise will be a key asset in helping Workiva’s customers leverage AI for financial transformation, while building trust and transparency with stakeholders.”
As Workiva CFO, Larson will oversee Workiva’s financial strategy and operations as the company focuses on accelerating its global growth and expanding the adoption of its secure, audit-ready, AI-powered platform. Partnering closely with the executive leadership team, including newly named Chief Revenue Officer Michael Pinto, Larson will also play a key role in driving operational rigor across the organization to unlock new efficiencies.
“I am incredibly excited to join Workiva at this significant moment in its growth trajectory. The CFO community recognizes that the need for connected data to power transparency and trust has never been greater, and as a Workiva user, I believe their platform is uniquely positioned to address this massive global market opportunity,” said Larson, incoming CFO, Workiva. “I look forward to partnering with Julie and the leadership team to drive sustainable growth while delivering increasing value to our customers and shareholders.”
Prior to Workday and SentinelOne, Larson held senior financial roles at VMware, TIBCO Software, and Symantec. She also serves as a board member at Equifax and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Arizona.
Catch more Fintech Insights : The Disappearing Payment: How Embedded Finance Is Quietly Reshaping B2B Transactions?
[To share your insights with us, please write to psen@itechseries.com ]
