Ken Stillwell

Ken Stillwell, CFO and COO of Pegasystems, is a seasoned leader in finance and operational transformations. He discusses the nuances of supporting a CEO while providing directional clarity and trust in sales compensation changes. Ken highlights the risks of KPI obsession, advocating for a focus on meaningful metrics instead. He also compares private equity's discipline with public market challenges, reflecting on Pega's strategic shift to cloud and subscription models. His candid insights on communication and adapting goals to various teams round out this enlightening conversation.