Born in Ghaziabad, India, in 1968, Nikesh Arora has carved a successful career in the tech world, holding leadership positions at major companies like Google, SoftBank, and Palo Alto Networks
Arora's journey began with stints at T-Mobile and Bharti Airtel before he joined Google in 2004. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the chief business officer and playing a key role in the company's expansion into new markets and businesses.
In 2014, Arora made a surprising move to SoftBank, the Japanese tech giant, as its president. He helped the company with its ambitious investment plans, including the $40 billion acquisition of ARM Holdings
Since 2018, Arora has been the CEO and chairman of Palo Alto Networks, a leading cybersecurity company. Under his leadership, the company has grown significantly, expanding its product portfolio and customer base.
Arora is recognized as a visionary leader and a skilled strategist. He has been featured in Forbes' list of the "World's Most Powerful CEOs" and Fortune's "40 Under 40" list.
Arora is also involved in philanthropic endeavors, supporting education and healthcare initiatives. He is a trustee of the Paley Center for Media and a member of the World Economic Forum's Digital Champions initiative.