Cellebrite appoints former Okta strategist Rogerio Rizzi as executive vice president
Cellebrite has appointed Rogerio Rizzi as executive vice president for Corporate Strategy and Development, bringing the former Okta and SAP strategy leader to the digital investigations company. Rizzi will lead the expansion of Cellebrite’s strategy and development capabilities.
- Rogerio Rizzi becomes Cellebrite’s executive vice president for Corporate Strategy and Development.
- He previously led growth strategy at Okta for six years.
- Rizzi also held strategy leadership roles at SAP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
- Cellebrite says more than 7000 organizations use its software portfolio.
- The company says its technology supports nearly 3 million legally authorized investigations annually.
A strategy role focused on growth
Cellebrite, which trades on Nasdaq under the symbol CLBT, announced the appointment on November 5, 2026. The company said Rizzi brings more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of technology and strategy, with expertise in artificial intelligence, platforms and mergers and acquisitions.
At Okta, Rizzi spent six years leading growth strategy and built the company’s corporate strategy team. Cellebrite said he helped establish a decision-making framework that aligned Okta’s functions around its growth objectives and helped pave the way to annual recurring revenue of 3 billion USD.
In his new position, Rizzi will be responsible for developing Cellebrite’s corporate strategy and development capabilities as the company pursues further growth. CEO Shiv Ramji said Rizzi’s experience developing growth strategies and decision-making frameworks would support Cellebrite’s plans to serve its customers more effectively.
Experience across SAP, HPE and Monitor Group
Before joining Okta, Rizzi led corporate strategy at SAP SE. In that role, he advanced platform consolidation and set strategy for the company’s cloud, platform and future technology businesses, including artificial intelligence and machine learning.
At Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Rizzi served as vice president of corporate strategy and advised the chief executive officer, the board and the supervisory board. Earlier, he spent 10 years as a partner at strategy consultancy Monitor Group, where he co-led the firm’s offices in Chicago and São Paulo.
Rizzi began studying electrical engineering at age 16 and worked on microchips and neural networks in the 1990s. He holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management and a degree in electrical engineering from the University of São Paulo.
Why the appointment matters for Cellebrite
Cellebrite provides AI-powered solutions for digital investigations and intelligence gathering to public and private sector customers. The company says more than 7000 law enforcement, defense and intelligence organizations, as well as businesses worldwide, rely on its software portfolio.
According to Cellebrite, its technology helps customers accelerate nearly 3 million legally authorized investigations each year. Its products are available in cloud, on-premises and hybrid deployment environments, supporting digital analysis, public safety, data privacy and application security.
Rizzi said his personal connection to public safety also shaped his interest in Cellebrite’s mission. He grew up in Brazil, where he described street safety as a serious problem, and argued that access to effective technology can help address such challenges more quickly. His appointment gives Cellebrite a senior executive with experience spanning AI, enterprise platforms, growth strategy and M&A as the company seeks to expand its business and capabilities.
