Workiva Bolsters APJ Investment with Strategic Executive Appointment Amid Period of Sustained Growth
SYDNEY, March 17 – Workiva Inc. (NYSE: WK), a leading, AI-powered platform for trust, transparency, and accountability, is fueling its investment in Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ), announcing the appointment of Kristen “KP” Pimpini as Vice President of Sales and General Manager, APJ. The appointment comes on the heels of a sustained period of Workiva customer and employee momentum across APJ.
With Workiva’s AI-powered platform, CFOs are empowered with the trusted data required to transform finance, risk, and sustainability. Further regional investment in APJ will allow Workiva to continue enabling APJ organizations to deliver trust, transparency, and accountability to their stakeholders within a secure, auditable system.
“Our expansion in APJ is about more than geographic growth – it’s about empowering regional leaders with an AI-powered platform that helps organisations navigate an increasingly complex global market. KP’s proven success will further drive Workiva’s product and customer growth across the region,” said Michael Pinto, Chief Revenue Officer, Workiva. “Workiva is giving organisations the intelligence to move beyond manual processes and toward real-time, actionable insights. We remain committed to delivering the transparency and data integrity APJ leaders need to make informed decisions with confidence.”
Workiva is trusted by major companies in APJ, including Flight Centre, Coles, and Fortescue, in addition to several major airlines, top banking institutions, and a top three insurance provider. Workiva has also strengthened its presence and expanded its footprint into Japan, introducing native Japanese capabilities, advanced automation, multi-entity support, and designed reporting. With customers including a globally-leading electrical equipment company, a leading pharmaceutical company, and one of the top three banks in Japan, this growth allows the company to further tap into a $7.7B Total Addressable Market (TAM) opportunity across APJ.
“The world is moving faster than ever, but Workiva’s AI-powered platform provides a calm in the storm, empowering our customers to build trust with their stakeholders. I’ve seen firsthand how Workiva enables professionals to reclaim their nights and weekends by automating complex workflows — providing that level of efficiency is incredibly rewarding," said KP, VP of Sales and GM of APJ, Workiva. “It’s a great time to join the company, and I look forward to working with Workivians and partners across APJ to help our customers embrace the power of trusted data.”
KP joins Workiva with a proven track record of accelerating high-growth tech companies across Asia-Pacific and Japan. Having held senior leadership positions at Twilio and Neo4j, he has consistently delivered results by launching regional operations and navigating complex agreements within the public and private sectors. In his new role, KP will oversee Workiva’s strategic growth initiatives across key markets including A/NZ, Japan, Southeast Asia, and the Greater China region.
About Workiva
Workiva Inc. (NYSE: WK) powers trust, transparency, and accountability. Accounting, finance, sustainability, risk, and audit teams from more than 6,600 organizations, including over 85% of Fortune 1,000 companies, rely on Workiva for their mission-critical work. We transform how customers connect data, unify processes, and empower teams in a secure, audit-ready, AI-powered collaborative platform. Learn more at workiva.com.
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