1. Workiva appointed Astha Malik to its board of directors. 2. Malik has over 25 years in SaaS company growth. 3. Her insights may enhance Workiva’s market strategy. 4. Malik's appointment aligns with industry demand for innovative software. 5. Workiva maintains a seven-member board after her addition.
Malik’s proven track record in SaaS and strategic growth could drive improved investor confidence and performance. Historical cases like Salesforce and Adobe saw stock increases following similar strategic appointments.
The appointment signals strategic growth potential, improving perceptions around Workiva’s leadership and future trajectory.
Her contributions to board strategy may lead to sustained growth and innovation over time, reminiscent of other tech firms growing after strategic board changes.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK) the platform that powers transparency, accountability, and trust, today announced the appointment of Astha Malik, Chief Business Officer of Braze, Inc. (Nasdaq:BRZE), to its board of directors.
Malik is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience driving growth, building category-defining brands, and scaling go-to-market operations for high-growth SaaS companies. At Braze, she leads diverse teams, encompassing corporate strategy, growth engineering, operations, marketing, strategic consulting and education. Before accepting her role at Braze, she served as Chief Operating Officer at VTEX Inc. and held executive positions at Zendesk, Citrix, Sumo Logic, and PagerDuty.
“Astha’s experience scaling innovative B2B companies, combined with her deep understanding of go-to-market strategy and operational excellence, makes her a valuable addition to our board,” said Julie Iskow, Workiva President & Chief Executive Officer. “Her insights will be instrumental as we continue to evolve as a platform company and deliver exceptional value to our customers.”
Malik has been recognized as a leader among her peers, including being named to the Forbes' list of the Top 50 Entrepreneurial CMOs. She holds a Master of Science in Finance from Florida International University (Chapman Graduate School of Business). She earned her master's degree with highest distinction and was awarded a Director's Award for academic excellence.
"Joining Workiva’s board presents an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of integrated reporting and connected data for organizations around the world," Malik stated. "Workiva's commitment to transparency, accountability, and trust, brought to life by its AI-powered platform, perfectly aligns with the evolving demands from executives for enterprise software. I am looking forward to working with Julie and the Workiva team to accelerate their impact."
Malik's appointment is effective today, maintaining seven members on Workiva’s board of directors. For more information about Workiva’s board, visit here.
About Workiva
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