Check Point Software Technologies appoints new CEO and Executive Chairman
Eve Goode
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Check Point Software Technologies has announced the appointment of Gil Shwed as the new Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors and Nadav Zafrir as the new CEO, starting 16 December.
“Full confidence”
Gil Shwed, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, Check Point Software commented: “Check Point embarks on a new chapter, with my transition into my new role as Executive Chairman and the appointment of Nadav as the company’s new CEO.
“I’ve known Nadav for many years and he is the perfect fit to lead Check Point to new heights.
“I have full confidence in the company’s strategy, strength, leadership and employees and we will work together to ensure this new journey brings even more success than we’ve achieved so far,” concluded Shwed.
“Shape the future”
Nadav Zafrir, Chief Executive Officer, Check Point Software Technologies stated: “I am honoured to join Check Point as its new CEO.
“To lead an iconic cyber-security company at such a pivotal time for our industry is both a privilege and a profound responsibility.
“Our world relies on trust and Check Point’s mission to establish and protect that trust has never been more critical.”
Zafrir added: “We are uniquely positioned to live up to this mission, and shape the future of the cyber security industry.
“I thank Gil for his confidence and visionary leadership and I am grateful to have him as a partner and mentor as our Chairman.”
The new CEO’s history
Most recently, Zafrir was the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Team8, a company-building venture group focused on cybersecurity, data & AI, fintech and digital health.
Prior to Team8, Zafrir established the IDF’s Cyber Command and served as Commander of the elite Unit 8200, eventually retiring as a Brigadier General.
He is a board member of SolarEdge Technologies (after serving as Chairman for five years) and has also served on the boards of 14 private cybersecurity companies.
