Ex-Google, SoftBank exec Nikesh Arora joins US firm as CEO

US-based cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks has appointed Nikesh Arora as its new Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Arora has served Japanese conglomerate SoftBank as President and technology giant Google as its Chief Business Officer in the past. Commenting on the development, Arora said he is "thrilled" to join the company and appreciates its culture.