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Palo Alto Networks Appoints Mark Goodburn to Board of Directors; Announces Retirement of Director Mary Pat McCarthy

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) | November 19, 2025

By Wendy Roberts

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Palo Alto Networks appoints Mark Goodburn to the board of directors while announcing the retirement of Mary Pat McCarthy.

Mark Goodburn brings decades of global advisory and technology experience to the board.

Mary Pat McCarthy, a long-serving board member, will retire effective January 23, 2026.

Mark Goodburn's Appointment

Brings valuable global advisory and technology experience to the company.

Mary Pat McCarthy's Retirement

Long-serving board member retiring after nearly a decade of service.

Nikesh Arora's Comments

Expresses gratitude to Mary Pat McCarthy and welcomes Mark Goodburn to drive growth.

  • Mark Goodburn joins the Audit Committee and Security Committee, bringing expertise from KPMG International.
  • Mary Pat McCarthy's retirement marks a transition in the board's leadership.
  • The appointment and retirement signal a strategic move by Palo Alto Networks to enhance board effectiveness.

Palo Alto Networks continues to strengthen its board with Mark Goodburn's appointment as it bids farewell to a longstanding member, Mary Pat McCarthy. The company's strategic focus on board composition reflects its commitment to sustained growth and innovation.