David Obstler

Chief Financial Officer

Professional Overview
David Obstler is an accomplished finance executive with over 20 years of experience driving strategic growth and operational excellence for leading technology companies. As the Chief Financial Officer at Datadog, he oversees all financial operations, reporting, and planning to support the company's rapid expansion and global market dominance in cloud monitoring and security solutions.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As Chief Financial Officer at Datadog since 2018, David is responsible for the company's overall financial strategy, planning, and reporting. He has played a pivotal role in Datadog's remarkable growth trajectory, helping to guide the company through its successful IPO in 2019 and drive continued expansion into new markets and product offerings. Under his financial leadership, Datadog has solidified its position as a cloud industry leader, reporting strong revenue growth and market share gains year-over-year.

Career Progression
Prior to joining Datadog, David served as the Chief Financial Officer at TravelClick, where he helped transform the company's financial operations and supported its acquisition by Amadeus in 2018. He has also held senior finance roles at MSCI Inc. and OpenLink Financial, leveraging his expertise in financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making to drive business growth and profitability.

Academic Background
David holds a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University. He is a respected leader in the finance community, known for his strategic vision, operational acumen, and ability to navigate complex financial landscapes.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial planning and analysis

• Corporate finance and capital markets

• Mergers, acquisitions, and integration

• Financial reporting and compliance

• Operational optimization and cost management

• Strategic decision-making and business transformation

Professional Impact
Throughout his career, David has played a pivotal role in shaping the financial and operational success of the organizations he has served. His contributions have included leading high-profile IPOs, guiding strategic mergers and acquisitions, and implementing robust financial controls and reporting systems to support sustainable growth. David is widely recognized for his ability to align financial strategies with broader business objectives, enabling companies to navigate industry challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Conclusion
With his deep expertise in finance and strong track record of driving business transformation, David Obstler is a highly sought-after CFO. In his current role at Datadog, he continues to leverage his strategic and financial acumen to support the company's rapid expansion and solidify its position as a leader in the cloud monitoring and security space.