Nikesh Arora
Nikesh Arora has served as the Chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks since June 2018. During his tenure, he has led a significant transformation of the company, expanding its cloud security offerings and making strategic acquisitions to bolster its market position and establish it as a global leader in cybersecurity. His leadership has been instrumental in accelerating the company's growth and positioning it as a partner of choice for enterprises and governments worldwide.
Career Milestones
- Nikesh Arora joined Google in 2004, rising to Senior Vice President and Chief Business Officer by 2011, where he significantly contributed to the company's revenue growth.
- From 2014 to 2016, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer of SoftBank Group Corp.
- In June 2018, Arora became CEO and Chairman of Palo Alto Networks, leading a major company transformation and expanding its cloud security offerings through strategic acquisitions.
- He was recognized with the Global Indian award at the ET Corporate Excellence Awards in 2015 and the 2024 Committee for Economic Development Distinguished Leadership Award.
- His leadership continues to drive innovation and customer-centric solutions in cybersecurity.
About Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks, founded in 2005, is a cybersecurity leader. They help over 80,000 organizations worldwide, including governments and enterprises, secure their networks, cloud, and mobile environments. Core features include AI-powered firewalls, threat prevention, and cloud security. Benefits include simplified security management and accelerated threat detection.