Kevin Paige Joins as Field CISO; Mark Costigan Joins as VP of Finance
PORTLAND, Ore. – March 25, 2025 – C1, the unified identity governance platform, today announced the expansion of its executive team with the appointments of Kevin Paige as Field CISO and Mark Costigan as VP of Finance. These appointments underscore C1’s commitment to security leadership and operational excellence as the company continues to expand its market presence.
“Kevin and Mark are joining C1 during an exciting period of growth, following a year of strong enterprise adoption that fueled a 400% uptick in revenue,” said Alex Bovee, co-founder and CEO, C1. “Kevin brings incredible experience from the CISO and venture communities, along with a sharp acumen for product strategy and leadership, making him an invaluable asset to our team. Meanwhile, Mark’s extraordinary expertise in early stage, high-growth finance and a proven track record in the tech sector will be instrumental in fueling our next phase of expansion.”
Kevin Paige Appointed as Field CISO
As Field CISO at C1, Paige is responsible for advising on cybersecurity strategies, engaging with current and prospective customers, and aligning security initiatives with business objectives. He brings over 30 years of technology and security leadership with expertise in delivering solutions that optimize security, compliance, and technical operations for both the private and public sectors. Paige is also an investor at Silicon Valley CISO Investments and venture advisor at Glilot Capital Partners.
Previously, Paige served as CISO for Uptycs, a cloud security platform for large hybrid environments, and Flexport, provider of the leading supply chain logistics platform. He was also CISO for MuleSoft, where he helped lead the company to its acquisition by Salesforce in 2018. Paige holds a master’s degree in computer and information systems from Boston University and a bachelor’s degree in information technology from the University of Phoenix.
“C1 has assembled an impressive team, who have all rallied behind a common mission to secure the workforce and change the face of identity governance,” said Paige. “I believe we have the right people and the right technology to solve today’s most critical security challenge: identity. In the days ahead, I look forward to helping enterprises address this challenge head-on and transform their identity management programs into a strategic advantage.”
Mark Costigan Appointed as VP of Finance
As VP of Finance at C1, Costigan is responsible for overseeing the company’s financial strategies, achieving financial visibility and compliance, and supporting strategic growth initiatives. He brings over 30 years of experience in finance leadership, particularly in the tech sector, with a proven track record of optimizing operational and strategic finance programs.
Previously, Costigan served as VP of Finance at several technology companies, including Fractal Software, CyberCube, Indio Technologies, and more. He has also held senior finance positions at Google and Kraft Foods, after starting his career as a financial auditor at PwC. Costigan holds an MBA from Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Indiana University Bloomington.
“I’ve worked with a number of technology vendors in my career, and I can attest that it’s rare to find a company like C1 that’s consistently exceeding its growth targets and achieving such strong traction,” said Costigan. “It’s clear that C1’s modern, unified approach to identity governance is resonating with the market. It’s an honor to be joining the team at such an important inflection point in the company’s history.”
About C1
C1 is the unified identity governance platform that provides security and automated access management for any identity, whether human or non-human. Designed for flexibility, C1 provides a broad range of direct connectors to integrate with cloud, infrastructure, on-prem, and homegrown tools. The platform’s Unified Identity Graph brings together previously siloed access and permissions data from across a company’s environment. This provides real-time visibility and dynamic access controls that allow businesses to reduce identity risks, move to just-in-time access, automate access reviews, and manage the full identity lifecycle. The platform delivers intuitive user experiences that help teams get up and running faster, using powerful automation backed by AI to significantly improve productivity. C1 is trusted by forward-thinking enterprises like DigitalOcean, Instacart, Ramp, and Zscaler. For more information, visit c1.ai.
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