Datadog Executive and Leadership Team

Olivier Pomel, the Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder at Datadog, directs the overarching strategic vision and long-term growth trajectory of the observability platform. By aligning product development with evolving cloud infrastructure requirements, the Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder ensures the company maintains a competitive edge across global markets. Pomel oversees the integration of infrastructure monitoring, security, and log management capabilities to provide a unified experience for engineering teams. This leadership role involves constant collaboration with the Board to scale operations while maintaining the high performance standards expected of an S&P 500 entity. Through rigorous focus on innovation and market expansion, Olivier Pomel drives the organization toward sustained excellence in the cloud-based software sector. The Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder prioritizes the development of scalable solutions that address the complex needs of modern enterprises, ultimately securing the company's position as a leader in the observability space.

David Obstler, the Chief Financial Officer at Datadog, manages the financial health and capital allocation strategies necessary to support rapid global expansion. Overseeing fiscal planning, investor relations, and corporate accounting, the Chief Financial Officer ensures the company maintains robust growth metrics while navigating the complexities of public market reporting. Obstler directs the financial modeling required to sustain the platform's broad ecosystem of integrations with major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. By optimizing resource distribution across various departments, the Chief Financial Officer supports the engineering and operations teams in delivering high-value observability tools. David Obstler monitors market trends to mitigate financial risks and capitalize on emerging opportunities within the technology sector. This leadership role requires precise oversight of the company's balance sheet to ensure long-term stability and shareholder value, reflecting the strategic importance of financial discipline in a high-growth SaaS environment.

Sean Walters, the Chief Revenue Officer at Datadog, leads the global sales organization and drives revenue growth across diverse industry sectors including healthcare, retail, and media. By architecting scalable go-to-market strategies, the Chief Revenue Officer ensures the platform reaches engineering and security teams worldwide. Walters oversees the alignment of sales initiatives with the company's product roadmap, facilitating the adoption of log management and real user monitoring tools. This leadership role involves managing complex enterprise relationships and expanding the company's footprint in competitive cloud markets. Through the implementation of data-driven sales processes, Sean Walters optimizes the customer acquisition funnel and enhances long-term retention. The Chief Revenue Officer collaborates closely with marketing and product teams to ensure consistent messaging and value delivery. By focusing on high-impact market segments, Walters secures the revenue streams necessary to support the company's ongoing innovation and commitment to providing comprehensive observability solutions.

Yadi Narayana, the Regional Chief Technology Officer (Asia-Pacific & Japan) at Datadog, directs technical strategy and innovation across the Asia-Pacific and Japan markets. By tailoring observability solutions to meet the unique regulatory and infrastructure requirements of these regions, the Regional Chief Technology Officer (Asia-Pacific & Japan) ensures seamless platform adoption for local enterprises. Narayana oversees the technical engagement with regional cloud providers and third-party technology partners to maintain high performance standards. This leadership role involves bridging the gap between global product development and local market needs, ensuring that the platform's security and monitoring capabilities remain relevant. Through deep technical expertise, Yadi Narayana drives the expansion of the company's footprint in these critical growth areas. The Regional Chief Technology Officer (Asia-Pacific & Japan) collaborates with local engineering teams to solve complex performance challenges, ultimately strengthening the company's reputation as a premier provider of cloud-based observability tools in the region.

Frank Perkins, the Chief Revenue Officer & Chief of Staff at Datadog, coordinates internal operational efficiency while simultaneously driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships. By managing the intersection of executive decision-making and sales execution, the Chief Revenue Officer & Chief of Staff ensures that organizational goals remain synchronized with market demands. Perkins oversees the development of cross-functional workflows that streamline the delivery of observability and security monitoring services to global clients. This leadership role involves optimizing internal communication channels to accelerate the deployment of new features and integrations. Through the integration of revenue-generating activities with administrative oversight, Frank Perkins enhances the company's ability to scale effectively. The Chief Revenue Officer & Chief of Staff focuses on building high-performance teams that can navigate the complexities of the cloud-based software industry. By maintaining a clear view of both operational health and sales performance, Perkins supports the company's mission to provide full visibility across hybrid environments.

Val Lehuger, the Datadog Software Engineer & Chief Technology Officer, Prev at Datadog, focuses on the core architectural integrity and technical evolution of the observability platform. By applying deep engineering expertise to the development of infrastructure and security monitoring tools, the Datadog Software Engineer & Chief Technology Officer, Prev ensures the platform remains at the forefront of cloud technology. Lehuger oversees the refinement of log management and network performance monitoring systems to support the needs of modern engineering teams. This leadership role involves mentoring technical staff and driving the adoption of open-source technologies within the company's ecosystem. Through rigorous code review and system design, Val Lehuger maintains the high availability and reliability of the SaaS platform. The Datadog Software Engineer & Chief Technology Officer, Prev collaborates with product managers to translate complex technical requirements into user-friendly features, ultimately enhancing the overall value proposition of the company's unified observability suite.

John Trapani, the Field Chief Technology Officer, Financial Services at Datadog, directs the technical strategy specifically tailored for the financial services sector. By addressing the unique security, compliance, and performance monitoring needs of banks and financial institutions, the Field Chief Technology Officer, Financial Services ensures the platform meets the highest industry standards. Trapani oversees the implementation of specialized observability solutions that enable financial firms to maintain visibility across hybrid cloud environments. This leadership role involves working directly with clients to solve complex infrastructure challenges and integrate the platform with legacy financial systems. Through deep industry knowledge, John Trapani drives the adoption of security monitoring and cloud cost management tools within the financial vertical. The Field Chief Technology Officer, Financial Services collaborates with the broader engineering team to prioritize features that enhance data protection and operational efficiency. By focusing on this critical sector, Trapani strengthens the company's market position and supports the digital transformation of global financial organizations.