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SAS Appoints Matt Parson as CFO, Promoting Sustainable Growth

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Business Honor - SAS Appoints Matt Parson as CFO to Drive Sustainable Growth

Business Honor
11 July, 2025

Matt Parson will lead SAS financial plans as the new CFO, succeeding David Davis, and support the business for future expansion.

A significant shift in leadership has taken place at SAS with the appointment of Matt Parson as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), after the departure of CFO David Davis, serving almost 40 years.

Parson will manage SAS's international financial plan in the new role, that includes investor involvement, estimation, and financial planning. In order to allow sustainable growth, strengthen operations, and guide the company's financial regards. According to its strategic goals, Parson will additionally work actively with the executive team.

Jim Goodnight, the CEO of SAS, stated, "Matt joins us at an important time." "He offers a perfect combination of banking ability and strategic vision to help SAS continue forward, having worked with audits and global tech businesses."

Parson served in the technology sector for over 20 years. During the twelve years he spent at Red Hat, supporting the business growth from $200 million to nearly $3 billion in profit and its expansion worldwide. Later, positioned as the CFO of CloudBees and Paymentus, important in the latter's IPO. Parson recently served as ExtraHop's CFO and COO, supporting the business through a period of exponential operating and financial growth.

“Joining SAS at such a thrilling point is an honor," Parson stated. "The business has a remarkable record of technological advancement and excellent customer service, and I'm eager to help build its upcoming phase." With Parson in control of finance, SAS has an opportunity to gain speed, promoting innovation, expanding its international presence, and offering greater value in a world that is growing increasingly dependent on data.