Current role
Software - Infrastructure · Technology
CTO, Board Member
2024-12-10–present
Nir Zuk
Board Member
Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)Equibles does not estimate personal net worth.
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Nir Zuk is recorded as Board Member at Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) since December 10, 2024 and CTO at Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW). The newest filing on record that lists Nir Zuk as CTO and Board Member at Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) is dated November 7, 2025. Palo Alto Networks Inc reported in an 8-K filed August 18, 2025 that Nir Zuk retired as board member. Palo Alto Networks Inc reported in an 8-K filed August 18, 2025 that Nir Zuk retired as Chief Technology Officer. Palo Alto Networks Inc reported in an 8-K filed August 18, 2025 that Nir Zuk resigned as director, effective August 14, 2025. Equibles holds 5 filed executive changes naming Nir Zuk; each is listed under recent activity with its source filing. The proxy statement of Palo Alto Networks Inc reports total compensation of $15,707,598 for Nir Zuk in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $408,026. Disclosed compensation is on record for 8 fiscal years. 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 Nikesh Arora (CEO and Board Member), Dipak Golechha (CFO), Luis Felipe Visoso (CFO) and 7 others.
“Palo Alto Networks® (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, today announced that Nir Zuk, its founder, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and board member, has retired after more than 20 years of contributing to the company's success.”
“Palo Alto Networks® (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, today announced that Nir Zuk, its founder, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and board member, has retired after more than 20 years of contributing to the company's success.”
Affiliation history
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Current
2024-12-10–present
Last confirmed November 7, 2025
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Current
Start not stated–present
Last confirmed November 7, 2025
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2024-12-10–2025-08-14
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Start not stated–2025-08-14
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Start not stated–2025-08-14
Company network
Leadership on record at Palo Alto Networks Inc
- Nikesh Arora CEO, Board Member
- Dipak Golechha CFO
- Luis Felipe Visoso CFO
- Lee Klarich CTO, Board Member
- Jean Compeau Chief Accounting Officer
- Josh Paul Chief Accounting Officer
- Aparna Bawa Board Member
- Carl Eschenbach Board Member
- Dr. Helene D. Gayle Board Member
- Helle Thorning-Schmidt Board Member
Executive compensation
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) | Founder Emeritus and Former Chief Technology Officer | $408,026 | $15,707,598 |
| 2024 | Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) | Founder and Chief Technology Officer | $400,140 | $12,302,179 |
| 2023 | Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) | Founder and Chief Technology Officer | $419,515 | $8,086,212 |
| 2022 | Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) | Founder and Chief Technology Officer | $459,420 | $2,867,157 |
| 2021 | Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) | Founder and Chief Technology Officer | $444,073 | $4,082,170 |
| 2020 | Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) | Founder and Chief Technology Officer | $430,000 | $947,386 |
| 2019 | Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) | Founder and Chief Technology Officer | $430,000 | $35,699,134 |
| 2018 | Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) | — | $426,250 | $4,769,387 |