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Sectigo appoints Rita Parvaneh as CFO
Thu, 7th Sep 2023

In a significant move that marks the onset of a new chapter in its journey, Sectigo, the renowned entity in automated Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) and digital certificates, has unveiled the latest addition to its executive roster. The company declared today the appointment of the seasoned financial expert, Rita Parvaneh, as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Entrusted with the formidable role, Ms. Parvaneh will spearhead the financial and strategic planning arenas of Sectigo, working fervently towards amplifying the company's market presence.

Kevin Weiss, the CEO of Sectigo, expressed his enthusiasm for Ms. Parvaneh’s joining by stating, “I am delighted to welcome Rita to the Sectigo family. Rita is an incredibly experienced finance leader with a proven track record of adeptly steering financial strategies and operations as well as identifying new avenues of growth and expanding market presence. Her experience will be invaluable to Sectigo, enabling the business to meet its strategic goals, and I look forward to sharing in her success once more.”

Ms. Parvaneh comes to Sectigo with a vast reservoir of experience, spanning over three decades, in nurturing projects and leading teams across diverse domains such as software technology, financial and professional services industries. Notably, her preceding tenure was at Spireon, Inc., a firm specializing in vehicle intelligence for dealers, lenders, and fleets. As CFO at Spireon, Inc., she channelized efforts for nearly a decade, manoeuvring the business into a position that accentuated its enterprise value notably.

Ms. Parvaneh’s illustrious career portfolio also includes over eight years in public accounting, specifically with the internationally recognized accounting firm, Deloitte. In this capacity, she played a crucial role in various finance and accounting responsibilities.

Speaking about her new position, Ms. Parvaneh remarks, “I am excited to join Sectigo at this exciting stage in its growth. Sectigo has a significant opportunity to further its leadership in the Certificate Lifecycle Management space. I am looking forward to working with the executive team and our investors to play my part in Sectigo’s continued success.”

A holder of a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from the prestigious California State University, and acknowledged as a Certified Public Accountant (although currently inactive), Ms. Parvaneh's expertise is bound to infuse a fresh perspective into Sectigo's financial landscape.

As Sectigo turns a new page in its corporate narrative with Ms. Parvaneh’s appointment, which is effective immediately, stakeholders and industry aficionados are watching keenly, anticipating the new heights the company is poised to reach under her financial stewardship.