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David Obstler
Chief Financial Officer, Datadog, Board Member and Advisor
David Obstler is a seasoned financial executive with over three decades of experience, primarily in the technology sector. He currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Datadog, a leading monitoring and analytics platform for cloud environments.23 In December 2023, Obstler joined OneTrust as its first independent board member and Audit Committee Chair.15
Obstler's career includes CFO roles at several prominent companies:
- TravelClick
- OpenLink Financial
- MSCI Inc.
- Risk Metrics Group
- Pinnacor
Before his CFO positions, Obstler worked in investment banking at JPMorgan, Lehman Brothers, and Goldman Sachs.12
In addition to his roles at Datadog and OneTrust, Obstler holds board positions at:
- Braze Inc. (NASDAQ: BRZE): Board Member and Audit Chair
- Miro: Board Member (appointed in September 2023)
- OwnBackup: Board Advisor34
Obstler's educational background includes:
- Bachelor's degree from Yale University
- MBA from Harvard Business School (1984-1986)3
His expertise in finance, particularly in the tech industry, makes him a valuable asset to the companies he serves, helping them scale and navigate financial challenges in high-growth environments.14
