Sylvia Ng has been appointed as the new Regional Vice President for Greater ASEAN and Country Manager for Singapore at Okta, Inc., a prominent global identity provider. This move is seen as a strategic step to enhance Okta’s presence in the ASEAN region, leveraging Ng’s extensive experience and deep understanding of the local market. With a focus on strengthening partnerships and offering insights into key sectors such as transportation, manufacturing, and digital-native companies, Ng’s appointment aims to bring a renewed focus and drive growth in the region.

With a career spanning over 25 years in the region, Sylvia Ng brings a wealth of experience to her new role at Okta. Having previously led business operations at Brightcove, Asia, and held leadership positions at NTT group, Dimension Data, and Datacraft, Ng is well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the ASEAN market and forge strong regional partnerships.

Ben Goodman, Senior Vice President of Okta Asia Pacific, expressed his satisfaction with Ng’s appointment, highlighting her proven track record in engaging with the ASEAN community and building successful local partnerships. He emphasized Ng’s role in furthering Okta’s partner-first approach and expanding its reach in ASEAN markets.

In her new capacity, Sylvia Ng will focus on driving growth in markets including Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Philippines. Her appointment marks a significant expansion for Okta in the ASEAN region, with Goodman expressing confidence in Ng’s ability to lead the team and drive business growth.

As the leading independent identity partner, Okta is renowned for enabling secure access to any technology, anywhere, on any device or application. With Sylvia Ng’s appointment, Okta aims to localize its expertise and deepen its presence in the ASEAN market, further solidifying its position as a trusted provider of access, authentication, and automation solutions.