LastPass Names Asad Siddiqui Chief Information Officer

Siddiqui will play key role in delivering technology strategy that will continue to drive innovation, security and trust

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LastPass, a leader in password and identity management solutions, today named Asad Siddiqui chief information officer (CIO). Under his leadership, Siddiqui’s teams will provide direction for the creation and execution of the IT vision, strategy and operating plans in support of the company’s business strategy. Specifically, Siddiqui will develop and execute a technology strategy that drives continued transformation, innovation, security and trust to advance LastPass’ vision.

Siddiqui brings more than two decades of experience leading both startups and large technology organizations. Most recently, he was the CIO at Celigo where he played a significant role in building and scaling the SaaS business by leading the company’s technology strategy and operations. Prior to Celigo, Siddiqui held several leadership positions at Asana, LinkedIn and Zynga. He began his career as a product engineer in the FinTech space and transitioned into roles that melded business architecture with IT operations.

“As we embark on our new journey as an independent company, Asad’s expertise in developing and executing technology strategy designed to drive innovation and trust is critical to LastPass,” said Karim Toubba, CEO of LastPass.

“I’m thrilled to join LastPass during this pivotal time of transformation,” said Siddiqui. “I’m excited by the potential to help elevate security and bring technological innovations to ensure LastPass remains at the forefront of providing seamless and secure experiences for both customers, our own internal teams and stakeholders.”

Siddiqui’s career is highlighted by a consistent ability to bridge the gap between business objectives and technological solutions, fostering innovation and driving significant growth. Holding a master’s degree in computer science and engineering, Siddiqui’s academic background lays the foundation for technical proficiency and strategic acumen.

About LastPass
LastPass is an award-winning password manager which helps millions of registered users organize and protect their online lives. For more than 100,000 businesses of all sizes, LastPass provides password and identity management solutions that are convenient, easy to manage and effortless to use. From enterprise password management and single sign-on to adaptive multi-factor authentication, LastPass for Business gives superior control to IT and frictionless access to users. For more information, visit https://lastpass.com. LastPass is trademarked in the U.S. and other countries.