Barbara Larson joins SentinelOne as Chief Financial Officer

SentinelOne has announced the appointment of Barbara Larson as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.

Larson will be responsible for all facets of the company’s global financial operations, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, taxation and treasury, investor relations, and internal audits. Dave Bernhardt will continue to serve as an advisor until the end of the calendar year to ensure a seamless transition.

Larson brings over 25 years of experience in Software as a Service (SaaS) financial operations management and leadership. She aims to support SentinelOne’s growth and profitability as the company progresses into its next phase. Prior to joining SentinelOne, Larson was the Chief Financial Officer at Workday, where she contributed to scaling the business to USD $6 billion in annualised revenues with 20% non-GAAP operating margins. Her responsibilities included overseeing the company’s finance and accounting functions, tax and treasury, investor relations, and internal audit, alongside advising on business strategy and product development. Larson has also held financial leadership roles at VMware, TIBCO Software, and Symantec.

Tomer Weingarten, CEO of SentinelOne, commented on the appointment, stating, “Barbara’s proven track record of scaling global SaaS companies aligns perfectly with our long-term growth plans. We are thrilled to welcome her to our leadership team at a time when we are optimally positioned to deliver what enterprises need most: world-leading AI-powered security and resilient cyber-defence. I would also like to thank and recognise Dave Bernhardt for his four years of service to SentinelOne. His leadership was a critical part of our growth journey through our record-breaking IPO, hypergrowth, and operating as a public company.”

SentinelOne is recognised for leading the cybersecurity industry in technology, revenue growth, and margin expansion. The company prides itself on its AI-powered cybersecurity platform, built on the first unified Data Lake. This platform allows for the creation of intelligent, data-driven systems that are capable of self-evolving and staying ahead of complexity and risk. SentinelOne’s clientele includes organisations from Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and Global 2000 companies, along with prominent governmental bodies, who rely on the platform to ensure their security.

Larson expressed her enthusiasm about her new role, saying, “There’s never been a better time to join SentinelOne. The company’s industry-leading growth trajectory is defined by superior technology, customer trust, strong execution, and broad-based demand. I am excited to join the company in the battle against ever-evolving cyber threats while helping create shareholder value.”

SentinelOne builds on its core principle of empowering the world to run securely, aiming to maintain its position at the forefront of AI-driven cybersecurity innovation. The company's focus is on creating systems capable of autonomous evolution to address the growing complexities and risks in the cybersecurity landscape.