One Identity Welcomes Gihan Munasinghe as New Chief Technology Officer
In a significant leadership change, One Identity, a frontrunner in unified identity security solutions, has announced the appointment of
Gihan Munasinghe as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) as of February 4, 2026. This critical appointment comes at a time when the demand for innovative and reliable identity security solutions is on the rise, reflecting the company's mission to align its technology strategy with evolving customer needs.
Gihan Munasinghe brings over 15 years of extensive experience in leading global engineering initiatives and successfully delivering customer-centric software platforms on a large scale. In his new role, Munasinghe will not only oversee the engineering organization but also drive the strategic direction of technology within One Identity, emphasizing innovation that caters to the security, operational, and deployment needs of its clients.
Before joining One Identity, Munasinghe held key leadership positions in several prominent enterprise software organizations. His expertise lies in scaling global engineering teams and modernizing complex, legacy systems to foster product innovation. With a proven track record of cultivating high-performance cultures, his leadership is expected to enhance operational excellence at One Identity, ensuring that their offerings are reliable, scalable, and of the highest quality for a vast and dispersed user base.
Quotes from Leadership
Praerit Garg, the CEO of One Identity, expressed confidence in Munasinghe’s capabilities, stating, "Delighting customers starts with the products they rely on every day. Gihan brings the right combination of technical depth, operational discipline, and customer-first thinking to help us continue innovating and evolving our core platforms. His leadership will be critical as we transform how we build, operate, and scale our technology."
In his statement, Munasinghe acknowledged the transformative moment for both One Identity and the broader identity security industry. He mentioned, "Customers expect products that are not only innovative, but also reliable, secure, and easy to consume. I look forward to working with the team to strengthen the products customers trust today."
As the shift in customer expectations leans increasingly towards fully managed software-as-a-service (SaaS) models, Munasinghe’s role signifies One Identity's commitment to delivering enterprise-grade software that meets the reliability, scalability, and security standards that customers demand. This is vital as the company aims to not only evolve its offerings but also enhance the overall user experience.
About One Identity
One Identity has positioned itself as a trusted provider of identity security solutions on a global scale. The company’s innovative technologies are designed to protect and simplify access to digital identities, offering flexible deployment options — from self-managed platforms to fully-managed services. With trusted solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing identity frameworks, One Identity helps organizations bolster their identity perimeter to prevent breaches while ensuring governance and compliance.
Serving over 11,000 organizations globally and managing upwards of 500 million identities, One Identity is recognized as a leader in identity governance and administration (IGA), privileged access management (PAM), and access management (AM). For more information about their offerings, visit
One Identity's official website.
With Gihan Munasinghe at the helm as CTO, One Identity is poised to navigate the evolving digital landscape efficiently, embracing the challenges ahead and enhancing its technology approach to meet emerging customer demands.