Nikesh Arora
Chief Executive Officer at Palo Alto Networks Inc. · b. 1968
Sits on 2 boards. Last updated September 28, 2026
Time on boards
- Boards served
- 2
- Current seats
- 2
- Board service
- 5 years
- Director since
- 2023
5 years of board service in total across 2 boards, counting each seat separately. Longest: Palo Alto Networks Inc., 3 years.
Chief executive roles
Outstanding · grade A+
Out of 100, from shareholder return, dividends, growth and acquisitions.
Partial: only 20% of the scoring weight is on file.
- Revenue growth 20%
- 100
23.2% a year in revenue
20% of the scoring weight is on file. Figures cover July 2017 – July 2026.
Shareholder support
Support is votes for as a share of votes for and against (or withheld). Below 80% is a clear protest.
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Uber Technologies Inc. May 4, 202679.7%
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Palo Alto Networks Inc. December 12, 202393.6%
Insider trades
All notable trades →From SEC Forms 4 and 5. Open-market purchases and sales are highlighted; grants, option exercises and shares withheld for tax are routine.
| Date | Company | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Open-market purchase | +67,985 | $146.87 | $9,984,957 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Open-market purchase | +100 | $147.48 | $14,748 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Grant or award | +165 | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Grant or award | +1,185,721 | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Sold back to the company | −1,185,721 | — | — |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Option exercise | +846,408 | $33.08 | $27,999,177 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Open-market sale | −382,040 | $203.10 | $77,592,324 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Open-market sale | −110,592 | $203.69 | $22,526,484 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Open-market sale | −251,559 | $204.64 | $51,479,034 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Open-market sale | −32,463 | $205.63 | $6,675,367 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Open-market sale | −47,064 | $206.85 | $9,735,188 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Open-market sale | −18,669 | $207.63 | $3,876,244 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Open-market sale | −4,021 | $208.35 | $837,775 |
| Jun 7, 2025 | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Sold back to the company | −42,558 | — | — |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Option exercise | +296,838 | $33.08 | $9,819,401 |
Questions about Nikesh Arora
What boards is Nikesh Arora on?
Nikesh Arora sits on the boards of Palo Alto Networks Inc. and Uber Technologies Inc.
What company is Nikesh Arora the CEO of?
Nikesh Arora has been Chief Executive Officer of Palo Alto Networks Inc. since June 2018.
How long has Nikesh Arora served on boards?
Our records show at least 5 years of board service across 2 boards, the earliest from 2023.
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