Kevin Rubin

Chief Financial Officer, Zscaler

Search every verified Kevin Rubin interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Kevin Rubin, CFO of Zscaler, discussed the company's approach to artificial intelligence and the evolving role of the CFO in a December 2025 podcast. He described AI as being in an "experimentation phase," requiring an iterative process of testing use cases and building conviction before deployment. Rubin stated that Zscaler has a central focus for AI deployment to prevent technology sprawl and duplicate technologies, and that the company has worked to prioritize AI investments within its budgeting process. He noted that AI provides "tailwinds" as he joins the organization, and that Zscaler considers AI from two perspectives: offering better products to customers and using it internally to operate more efficiently. Rubin also commented on the strategic nature of the CFO role, stating that "much of the decision-making that we are part of as an organization goes directly into company strategy, company execution, and ultimately company performance." He identified "responsible growth" as a core focus for the coming 12 months, which involves determining the best capital allocation, making space for AI investment, and ensuring the organization has the right skills at the right stages of the business.