Nirav Shah is the Senior Vice President and Head of Products and Solution Marketing at Fortinet, leading global go-to-market strategy, product launches, positioning, and messaging for the Secure Networking, Unified SASE, Cloud Security, and AI-Driven Security Operations portfolio. With a passion for storytelling, customer-centric innovation, and data-driven decision-making, he plays a critical role in driving market adoption, revenue growth, and competitive differentiation.

With over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, Nirav has a proven track record of bringing market-defining products to life, building high-performing teams, and aligning product, sales, and marketing strategies for maximum impact. Prior to joining Fortinet, he held leadership roles at Cisco Systems, where he spearheaded strategic initiatives for SD-WAN and Intelligent Networks.

A recognized thought leader, Nirav frequently speaks at industry conferences, contributes to leading publications, and provides insights on the convergence of AI and cybersecurity. He holds a degree from the University of Southern California and is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of marketing leaders.