Nikesh Arora is the CEO and Chairman of Palo Alto Networks, a top cybersecurity company. He became CEO in June 2018 after serving as President and COO at SoftBank and holding senior roles at Google, where he greatly expanded their...

Nikesh Arora is the CEO and Chairman of Palo Alto Networks, a top cybersecurity company. He became CEO in June 2018 after serving as President and COO at SoftBank and holding senior roles at Google, where he greatly expanded their business. Under his leadership, Palo Alto Networks has been focusing on innovation, especially in cybersecurity and adapting to new threats like AI. He has a solid education, holding degrees in Business Administration and Finance, along with a background in Electrical Engineering. Nikesh’s compensation in 2022 totaled $151 million, showing a strong pay-for-performance approach that links his earnings closely with the company's success. He personally owns a significant amount of Palo Alto Networks stock, demonstrating his belief in the company's future. Nikesh has navigated the company through challenging times, including the pandemic, without layoffs and even choosing to donate parts of his salary for relief efforts. His goal is to keep Palo Alto Networks as a leader in the cybersecurity game, ensuring it grows and offers top-notch security for its customers.