Chairman
Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)Board Member
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Get PANW alertsNikesh Arora is recorded as Board Member at Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) since December 12, 2023 and Chairman and CEO at Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW). The newest filing on record that lists Nikesh Arora as CEO at Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) is dated November 7, 2025. The proxy statement of Palo Alto Networks Inc reports total compensation of $99,736,336 for Nikesh Arora in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $1,000,000. Disclosed compensation is on record for 8 fiscal years. Nikesh Arora has spoken on 25 earnings calls and 1 other investor event across 1 company, most recently for Palo Alto Networks Inc on September 10, 2026. Palo Alto Networks Inc is classified in the Software - Infrastructure industry within the Technology sector. Other leadership on record at Palo Alto Networks Inc includes Dipak Golechha (CFO), Luis Felipe Visoso (CFO), Lee Klarich (CTO and Board Member) and 7 others.
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“As you can see, our Q3 performance was exceptional as we delivered a record quarter.”
“We delivered a strong Q2 fueled by robust demand for cybersecurity and continued execution against our globalization strategy this led to strong organic results in q2 with nds arr up 28 percent revenue growth of 15 percent excluding the impact of recently closed we saw broad-based strength across our parks from sassy…”
“As you can see, we had a strong finish to the fiscal year. We've just closed a landmark quarter, capping a year of disciplined execution and strategic acceleration.”
“We continue to make progress on our platformization strategy while releasing a number of unique innovations in Q3 that set the pace for our industry.”
2023-12-12–present
Start not stated–present
Last confirmed November 7, 2025
Software - Infrastructure · Technology
Chairman, CEO, Board Member
2023-12-12–present
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) | Chief Executive Officer | $1,000,000 | $99,736,336 |
| 2024 | Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) | Chief Executive Officer | $1,000,000 | $58,036,875 |
| 2023 | Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) | Chief Executive Officer | $750,000 | $151,425,203 |
| 2022 | Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) | Chief Executive Officer | $250,000 | $10,410,477 |
| 2021 | Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) | Chief Executive Officer | $333,333 | $23,283,858 |
| 2020 | Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) | Chief Executive Officer | $666,667 | $2,206,785 |
| 2019 | Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) | Chief Executive Officer | $1,000,000 | $23,885,839 |
| 2018 | Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) | — | $155,768 | $125,068,836 |
