SentinelOne Elevates Barry Padgett to President, COO

SentinelOne, a company specializing in artificial intelligence security, has promoted Barry Padgett to president and chief operating officer. The appointment takes effect immediately and coincides with the transition of Sonalee Parekh into the chief financial officer role, the Mountain View, California-based company said Tuesday.

What Will Barry Padgett Do in His Expanded Role?

Padgett’s expanded leadership role will involve overseeing corporate strategy and operational execution across market-facing functions. The appointment follows his tenure as chief growth officer and interim chief financial officer.

Tomer Weingarten, co-founder and CEO of SentinelOne, said Padgett is a proven operator at scale who can align teams, advance cross-functional initiatives and strengthen coordination across key operations.

“This expanded role will build on Barry’s impact and leadership to strengthen our operating and innovation advantage, driving SentinelOne’s next chapter of growth,” Weingarten said.

What Experience Does Padgett Bring?

With more than 25 years of experience, Padgett has driven expansion and operational scale at multiple technology firms. His previous roles include president and CEO of Amperity, chief revenue officer at Stripe and president of SAP. He spent two decades at Concur, holding multiple leadership roles, including chief product and strategy officer.

SentinelOne Expands Leadership Team

As part of its broader leadership changes, SentinelOne recently appointed Jillian Swenson as vice president of federal sales. She will lead federal sales efforts, focusing on revenue growth and strengthening relationships with key government agencies. In October 2025, Ely Kahn was promoted to chief product officer, overseeing all product lines across the company.

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