Naggi Asmar has announced his move to Okta, where he will serve as Chief Technology Officer of Auth0, adding another senior technology leader to the company’s efforts around identity, security, and digital access.
Asmar shared the appointment on LinkedIn, saying he was excited to begin the new role. His move brings experience spanning software engineering, data technology, cloud platforms, and artificial intelligence to Auth0, Okta’s developer-focused identity platform.
Before joining Okta, Asmar served as Chief Technology Officer at Crux, where he focused on technology initiatives involving external data and financial services. Crux previously highlighted his background in data integration, AI, cloud technology, and the development of data platforms.
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His earlier career also includes leadership positions at Matillion, Medallia, and Oracle. At Matillion, he served as Chief Engineering Officer and was associated with the company’s Data Productivity Cloud initiatives.
The appointment comes as identity technology becomes increasingly important for organizations adopting AI and autonomous systems. Okta has been expanding its focus on securing human and AI identities, while Auth0 continues to serve developers building applications that require authentication and authorization. Okta describes Auth0 as its developer-first platform for digital identity.
For Asmar, the new position marks a return to a broader technology leadership role, with Auth0 sitting at the intersection of developer platforms, identity, cybersecurity, and the evolving requirements of AI-enabled applications.
