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Israel R&D Leadership Transition

Palo Alto Networks Inc · 2026-09-16 · Importance 30 · Surprise 42

Gonen Fink is stepping down from Palo Alto Networks after approximately 10 years with the company, effective September 16, 2026. He most recently served as EVP of Cortex and Cloud Products and led the company’s Israel R&D center. Danny Cohen and Peretz Regev will jointly lead the Israeli R&D center following his departure. The report does not disclose severance, restructuring costs, or other financial amounts.

Key facts

• Danny Cohen and Peretz Regev will jointly replace Gonen Fink as leaders of Palo Alto Networks' Israeli R&D center. source
• Gonen Fink is stepping down from Palo Alto Networks after a decade. source
• Gonen Fink most recently served as EVP of Cortex and Cloud Products and head of the Israel R&D center at Palo Alto Networks. source