Okta, the leading independent provider of identity for the enterprise, announced its continued global expansion with the launch of a new office in Japan and the hiring of its first Japan Country Manager, Takashi Watanabe. With a base of customers and a growing local team, Okta is making a long term, strategic investment in the dynamic Japanese enterprise technology market.
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“The opportunity for Okta in Japan is massive, and it’s only getting bigger”
“Okta’s vision is to enable any organization to use any technology, and that global challenge is more important than ever in today’s remote work-dominant landscape,” said Todd McKinnon, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder, Okta. “Japan is an incredible match for Okta. As a thriving, technology-savvy market, Japanese businesses are adopting tools across the full technology spectrum–from cloud to on-premises–and Okta is the only identity provider that can truly help simplify and secure adoption across all technologies. We’re thrilled to bring aboard industry veteran, Takashi Watanabe, to take on this opportunity, and look forward to continuing to serve the Japanese market as a trusted partner.”
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“The opportunity for Okta in Japan is massive, and it’s only getting bigger,” said Graham Sowden, General Manager, Asia Pacific. “As we’ve continued to generate interest and grow our customer base across Asia Pacific, we’ve recognized how vital the region–and Japan specifically–is to Okta’s long term success. Bringing Takashi onboard is yet another step in continuing our progress across Asia Pacific, and in Japan.”
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