Okta Names Shakeel Khan as Regional VP and Country Manager for India
Based in Bangalore, Khan will oversee Okta’s sales operations in the country.
Okta, the leading US-based identity and access management company, has appointed Shakeel Khan as its Regional Vice President and Country Manager for India.
Based in Bangalore, Khan will oversee Okta’s sales operations in the country. His extensive career, spanning pre-sales to enterprise sales leadership, provides him with deep expertise across the entire cybersecurity ecosystem.
With an impressive 27 years of experience in cybersecurity, Khan will lead Okta’s efforts to strengthen its position as a trusted identity security partner for businesses in India.
This strategic move also underscores Okta’s commitment to securing digital identities and expanding its presence in India, one of the fastest-growing markets for cybersecurity solutions.
Okta’s Commitment to India’s Growing Cybersecurity Needs
Ben Goodman, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Okta APJ, expressed his excitement about Khan’s appointment, saying, “We are thrilled to have Shakeel Khan join Okta India at a time when businesses need robust, trusted identity solutions more than ever. With more than 19,000 customers worldwide, Okta’s commitment to India remains unwavering. Shakeel’s technical leadership and strategic vision will help propel us to the next level of growth.”
Khan shared his enthusiasm about his new role, stating, “I am excited to contribute to Okta’s growth and work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry as we tackle the evolving cybersecurity challenges.”
Okta’s Rapid Expansion in India
Since launching in India in 2023, Okta has seen impressive growth, tripling its workforce to over 300 employees in just one year. As part of its expansion plans, Okta is set to exceed 500 employees by 2025.
India represents a critical market for Okta, especially with the country's developer base projected to surpass that of the US by 2027. Moreover, over 75% of IT spending in India is expected to flow through partner channels, further solidifying the importance of the region for Okta’s growth strategy.
Okta follows a partner-first approach in India, collaborating with key partners such as Savex, ACPL, 22by7, and Valuepoint to drive continued expansion and deliver cutting-edge identity security solutions to businesses.
