Okta is doubling down on its commitment to securing AI with several strategic additions to the Okta Platform product team.

The new leaders will help accelerate Okta's strategy, execution, and market impact, solidifying the company's position as a leader in AI security, according to Ric Smith, President of Products and Technology for the Okta Platform.

Meet the new Okta Platform leaders:

Pardha Reddy, CTO, Okta Platform, will lead global engineering and operations with a focus on human and AI security. Previously CTO at Asurion and Medallia, Pardha brings deep expertise in AI solutions and scalable SaaS platforms.

Ely Kahn, CPO, Okta Platform, will be focused on accelerating Okta's transition to an autonomous, AI-driven platform. Ely founded AWS Security Hub, which became AWS's fastest-growing security product, and served as Director of Cybersecurity on the White House National Security Council. Most recently, he was CPO at SentinelOne.

Stefan Krantz, Senior Vice President of Engineering, Okta Platform, will lead the platform's engineering function and brings over 25 years of experience in cloud architecture, operational excellence, and enterprise-scale software delivery. He was previously Head of Engineering at SentinelOne, where he scaled a market-competitive cybersecurity platform and supported rapid global customer adoption.

Adriana Corona, Vice President of Design, Okta Platform, will lead the strategy for creating intuitive product experiences that simplify identity and security workflows. She held senior design roles at SentinelOne and spent several years at Amazon and AWS, where she translated complex technical systems into user-friendly experiences.

These new additions represent a significant investment in the Okta Platform team, Smith said. "This team brings the unparalleled depth and expertise required to strengthen our leadership in identity security and unlock the true, secure potential of AI for our customers."