Dynatrace named Ken Stillwell as the company's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Stillwell is an accomplished finance executive with more than 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He will be responsible for the company's global financial operations and will report to Dynatrace Chief Executive Officer, John Van Siclen.
"Ken's track record in high growth technology markets and extensive experience driving and managing profitable growth is exactly what we were looking for in our new CFO," said Dynatrace CEO, John Van Siclen. "Ken's understanding of operational efficiencies will be instrumental to Dynatrace's ongoing transformation, and his ability to make the CFO role a true strategic partner across the organization will be invaluable as we continue to the lead the APM industry forward."
Stillwell joins Dynatrace from Taxware, where he served as CFO. Previously, Mr. Stillwell was at PTC where he served as Vice President of Finance/Strategy (CFO) for the PLM/SCM/ALM Business Segments, which accounted for over $600 million in revenue.
"Dynatrace has reached an important point in its evolution. Now, as a private, profitable company, it is the world's largest independent APM business, with the highest market share and R&D investment among the new generation of APM vendors," said Stillwell. "I am excited to join a company so well positioned for growth, and look forward to collaborating as a key member of the executive team."
In addition to Taxware and PTC, Stillwell earlier served in executive leadership roles at Inmedius, Anteon and Decrane Aerospace Corporation. He is a certified public accountant and began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Stillwell will be based in Dynatrace's Waltham, MA headquarters. He holds a graduate degree in business from the University of South Carolina and a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Pittsburgh.
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