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Nikesh AroraNikesh Arora

Nikesh Arora

Chairman and CEO / Palo Alto Networks

Nikesh Arora is an Indian-American business executive and the Chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks, a leading global cybersecurity company, a position he has held since June 2018. Prior to this, he served as President and COO of SoftBank Group Corp. and held a significant role as Chief Business Officer at Google for nearly a decade. His career is marked by extensive leadership in the technology sector, including roles at T-Mobile and a position on Uber's board.

PhD, Northeastern University
United States
TwitterTwitter70.1K
LinkedInLinkedIn200.2K
Technology ExecutiveCybersecurityBusiness Leadership
200.2K
LinkedIn Followers
6+ years
Years as CEO (Palo Alto Networks)
10 years
Years at Google
70.1K
Twitter Followers
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Work Experience

Palo Alto NetworksPalo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks

Chairman CEO

Jun 2018 - Present
Position
Chairman CEO
SoftBankSoftBank
SoftBank

President and COO

Sep 2014 - Jun 2016
Position
President and COO
GoogleGoogle
Google

CBO

Dec 2004 - Sep 2014
Position
CBO
T-MobileT-Mobile
T-Mobile

CMO

Jul 2000 - Jul 2004
Position
CMO

Education

Boston CollegeBoston College
Boston College

Master of Science (MS)

1992 - 1994
Field of Study
Master of Science (MS) - Finance
Northeastern UniversityNortheastern University
Northeastern University

MBA

1990 - 1992
Field of Study
MBA - Marketing
Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), VaranasiIndian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi
Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi

Bachelor's Degree

1985 - 1989
Field of Study
Bachelor's Degree - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Northeastern UniversityNortheastern University
Northeastern University

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

2013
Field of Study
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Business/Commerce

Media Coverage

Nikesh Arora: From 400 rejections to Uber's Board - The Unstoppable RiseNikesh Arora: From 400 rejections to Uber's Board - The Unstoppable Rise
Nikesh Arora: From 400 rejections to Uber's Board - The Unstoppable Rise

The Times of India details Nikesh Arora's remarkable career trajectory, from facing 400 job rejections early in his career to becoming a Silicon Valley titan and joining Uber's board.

Jul 12, 2025
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Palo Alto CEO Nikesh Arora goes one-on-one with Jim CramerPalo Alto CEO Nikesh Arora goes one-on-one with Jim Cramer
Palo Alto CEO Nikesh Arora goes one-on-one with Jim Cramer

Palo Alto Networks Chairman and CEO Nikesh Arora joins Jim Cramer on 'Mad Money' to discuss the company's quarterly results and provide insights into the current state and future of the cybersecurity sector.

Sep 4, 2025
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No Priors | With Palo Alto Networks CEO & Former Chief Business Officer of Google Nikesh AroraNo Priors | With Palo Alto Networks CEO & Former Chief Business Officer of Google Nikesh Arora
No Priors | With Palo Alto Networks CEO & Former Chief Business Officer of Google Nikesh Arora

Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks and former Chief Business Officer of Google, discusses the future of search, major cybersecurity threats, and the common threads he sees across the jobs and platforms of tomorrow.

Oct 2, 2025
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Professional Skills

Nikesh Arora's expertise spans global business development, strategic leadership, and deep knowledge of the technology and cybersecurity sectors, honed through executive roles at Google, SoftBank, and Palo Alto Networks.

Business & Strategy
Business DevelopmentBusiness StrategyStrategic PartnershipsEntrepreneurshipStrategy
Leadership & Finance
LeadershipManagementStrategic PlanningCompetitive AnalysisVenture Capital

Key Information

Primary Role

CEO & Chairman, Palo Alto Networks

Notable Affiliations

SoftBank, Google Alumnus

Key Focus

Cybersecurity, Technology Leadership

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