Nikesh Arora

CEO & Chairman of the Board at Palo Alto Networks Inc

Board

Since June 6, 2018

Age

56 years

Education

Holds an M.S. in Business Administration from Northeastern University, an M.S. in Finance from Boston College, and a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from the Institute of Technology at Banaras Hindu University.

Tenure

Joined Palo Alto Networks as CEO and Chairman of the Board in June 2018 and has maintained a pivotal leadership role since then.

Also at Palo Alto Networks Inc

Nir Zuk

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Bruce Byrd

EVP, General Counsel & Secretary

Dipak Golechha

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About

Nikesh Arora has built a reputation as a strategic and visionary leader in the technology and cybersecurity sectors, demonstrating deep expertise across a range of executive roles. His career has been marked by his ability to drive major initiatives at globally recognized companies and by his capacity to navigate the complexities of rapidly evolving digital landscapes.

At Palo Alto Networks, he assumed his leadership role in June 2018 and immediately began shaping the company’s strategic direction, fostering innovation, and prioritizing risk management and platformization strategies. His tenure has been instrumental in positioning the firm at the forefront of cybersecurity, leveraging his comprehensive industry experience to address sophisticated threats.

Beyond his primary responsibilities at Palo Alto Networks, Arora has actively contributed to the corporate governance of several high-profile organizations through board memberships and advisory roles, underscoring his commitment to driving cross-industry collaboration and excellence across business operations. His blend of technical expertise and business insight continues to have a significant influence on the cybersecurity landscape and reinforces his standing as a key industry leader.

$PANW Performance Under Nikesh Arora

Past Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Angel Investing	Angel Investor	2016–2018	Engaged in angel investing activities
SoftBank Group Corp.	Advisor	June 2016 – December 2017	Served as Advisor to SoftBank
SoftBank Group Corp.	President and Chief Operating Officer	July 2015 – June 2016
SoftBank Group Corp.	Vice Chair and CEO of SoftBank Internet and Media	July 2014 – June 2015
Google, Inc.	Senior Vice President and Chief Business Officer	January 2011 – June 2014
Sprint Corp.	Board Member	November 2014 – June 2016
Colgate-Palmolive Company	Board Member	March 2012 – September 2014
Yahoo! Japan	Board Member	2015 – 2016

External Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Compagnie Financière Richemont S.A.	Board Member	N/A	Public Switzerland-based luxury goods holding company

Fixed Compensation

Data from FY 2024

Component Name	Amount	Payment Schedule	Additional Details
Annual Salary	$1,000,000	Annual	Fixed annual salary for fiscal 2024.
Security Program	$1,115,315	Annual	Total cost for security program including security at residence and during personal travel.
Personal Use of Chartered Aircraft	$340,705	Annual	Value attributed to personal use of chartered aircraft.
Personal Use of Company Automobile	$35,134	Annual	Value attributed to personal use of the company-leased automobile under the security program.
Taxes Paid on Imputed Income	$193,513	Annual	Taxes paid by the company on Mr. Arora's imputed income from personal use of private aircraft and other commuting expenses.

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2024

No information available on performance compensation for 2024.