Season 2: Episode 1

Identity Matters with Tracey Newell, SailPoint Board Member

In this episode of Identity Matters, SailPoint CEO Mark McClain and Board Member Tracey Newell dive into leadership, innovation, and the evolving role of identity in enterprise security.

Tracey shares her personal journey into technology and the pivotal experiences that shaped her leadership philosophy. She and Mark explore how today’s boards are engaging with cybersecurity and identity, and what that means for business resilience and trust.

From navigating rapid change to overcoming impostor syndrome, Tracey offers actionable insights for leaders. Whether you’re leading a global enterprise or building your career, this episode is full of practical wisdom and perspective on leading with clarity, confidence, and vision.

Featured speakers
Mark McClain
Mark McClainCEO and FounderSailPoint

In his role as CEO and Founder of SailPoint, Mark brings almost 35 years of experience in technology. Under Mark's direction, SailPoint has become the leader in identity security for the modern enterprise with over 2K employees worldwide, operating in 37 countries. In 2022, SailPoint was acquired by Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $6.9 billion. Mark directs and drives the overall vision and strategy for SailPoint, which is underpinned by his passion for building top-performing teams, creating a collaborative and innovative work environment, and focusing continuously on the needs of customers.

Tracey NewellBoard MemberSailPoint

Tracey Newell has served on SailPoint’s Board since 2022. She is a technology sales executive and board leader who has driven remarkable growth across multiple enterprise software companies. Her track record includes leading Proofpoint through a period of significant hypergrowth and holding senior executive positions at industry giants including Polycom, Juniper Networks, Webex, and Cisco. Named among the Top 100 Sales

Leaders, Newell brings her expertise in enterprise sales strategy and business scaling to several high-growth technology companies through her board positions at Druva, DataRobot, and Sumo Logic. She continues to shape the technology industry while maintaining an active commitment to non-profit organizations, establishing herself as a leading voice in enterprise software sales leadership and corporate governance.

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Date: November 3, 2025Duration: 30 mins 19 sec
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