Meerah Rajavel

Chief Information Officer at Palo Alto Networks

As the CIO of Palo Alto Networks, Meerah leads the global IT team spearheading industry transformation in Cybersecurity. Her role involves delivering solutions that align with the company's mission of creating a safer and more secure world each day.

Meerah, a business-centric technology executive, excels in driving transformation, innovation, profitability, and agility through technology across corporations like Citrix, McAfee, and Cisco Systems, alongside rapid-growth startups. She's a passionate leader, inspiring teams toward extraordinary business outcomes through entrepreneurial thinking and collaborative partnerships. Known as a change agent and thought leader, Meerah frequently speaks on technology, actively supporting women in the field and advocating for workplace diversity and sustainability.

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