Summary
Fortinet, Inc. announced the appointment of John Whittle as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective January 15, 2024. Mr. Whittle, who is 55 years old, will continue in his existing role as Corporate Secretary, which he has held since 2007. This appointment signifies a move for a long-tenured executive within Fortinet into a key operational leadership position. Mr. Whittle brings over 17 years of experience within Fortinet, having previously served as Executive Vice President of Corporate Development and Chief Legal Officer. His extensive background also includes significant experience as General Counsel and Vice President of Corporate Development, as well as prior roles at Corio, Inc. and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Notably, his compensation is not changing as a result of this promotion, and there are no disclosed related-party transactions or understandings influencing his appointment.
Key Highlights
- 1John Whittle appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective January 15, 2024.
- 2Mr. Whittle will continue to serve as Corporate Secretary.
- 3Mr. Whittle has over 17 years of experience with Fortinet.
- 4Previous roles for Mr. Whittle include EVP of Corporate Development and Chief Legal Officer.
- 5No change in compensation for Mr. Whittle upon his COO appointment.
- 6No disclosed arrangements or understandings related to his appointment.