Upon joining SailPoint, Brian Carolan seized the opportunity of private ownership to transform the finance function—shifting the fiscal year, leading a full ERP overhaul, and driving a SaaS business model transition.
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In our discussion with Brian Carolan, CFO of SailPoint, he shares the pivotal moments that shaped his career—from his early days at Ernst & Young to a two-decade run at Commvault, where he helped scale the company from private startup to public enterprise. At SailPoint, he led the finance team through a private equity phase and a successful re-IPO. Brian emphasizes operational discipline, scalable systems, and strategic use of AI to drive business value. His leadership style is grounded in ethical decision-making, talent development, and creating financial structures that support both growth and long-term profitability.
Finance Strategic Mindset:
- Drives scalable systems for sustainable growth
- Embraces AI to enhance decision-making
- Balances profitability with long-term innovation