Satya Jena
Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Proofpoint As Proofpoint’s first Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Satya drives strategic initiatives across Marketing, Sales, Channel, and AI to fuel growth and streamline operations. With over 25 years of experience at global tech leaders, he brings a track record of delivering scalable business models a
About this speaker
Satya is a results-driven Digital Transformation executive with 25+ years of experience aligning technology with business strategy to drive growth and efficiency. As Proofpoint’s first Chief Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO), he leads company-wide transformation across Marketing, Sales, Channel, and AI—focused on accelerating top-line growth while protecting the bottom line. Previously, he led multi-billion-dollar Cloud and SaaS/Subscription transformations at VMware and Cisco, delivering scalable business models and significant revenue impact, including managing a $5.5B ARR portfolio with 35% Y/Y growth at VMware.
A recognized leader in operational excellence, Satya has driven $500M in new revenue through strategic alliances, scaled IT delivery capacity 5x, and implemented initiatives that improved CSAT to 4.9 and cut helpdesk tickets by 97%. His global experience spans senior roles at Siebel Systems, Oracle, and Sun Microsystems, and he co-founded a tech startup. Satya holds an MBA from Babson’s Olin School, a Bachelor's in Instrumentation Technology, and advanced credentials from Stanford and UC Berkeley. He is also a trusted advisor to startups and a frequent speaker on digital transformation and innovation.
