Klaviyo Appoints Former CyberArk Executive Erica Smith as New Chief Financial Officer

Klaviyo, Inc. has appointed Erica Smith as its new Chief Financial Officer and principal financial and accounting officer, effective September 1, 2026. Ms. Smith succeeds Amanda Whalen, who will remain with the company in an advisory role through November 16, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition. Smith previously served as CFO of CyberArk Software Ltd.

Key Details

• Appointment: Erica Smith will assume the role of CFO on September 1, 2026. She joins from CyberArk Software Ltd., where she served as CFO from January 2025 until its acquisition in February 2026.
• Compensation Package: Ms. Smith's employment agreement includes a $550,000 annual base salary, a target bonus of 50% of base salary, and initial equity awards valued at $18 million ($15M in time-based RSUs and $3M in performance-based PSUs).
• CFO Transition: Current CFO Amanda Whalen will end her employment on September 4, 2026, and will subsequently serve as an advisor to the company until November 16, 2026.