{"id":794944,"date":"2024-12-16T06:03:49","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T11:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/gil-shwed-takes-on-the-role-of-executive-chairman-of-the-board-of-directors-nadav-zafrir-becomes-ceo-at-check-point-software-technologies\/"},"modified":"2024-12-16T06:03:49","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T11:03:49","slug":"gil-shwed-takes-on-the-role-of-executive-chairman-of-the-board-of-directors-nadav-zafrir-becomes-ceo-at-check-point-software-technologies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/gil-shwed-takes-on-the-role-of-executive-chairman-of-the-board-of-directors-nadav-zafrir-becomes-ceo-at-check-point-software-technologies\/","title":{"rendered":"Gil Shwed Takes on the Role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, Nadav Zafrir Becomes CEO at Check Point Software Technologies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mw_release\">\n<p>TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec.  16, 2024  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=N2QMeqLlmlp7IlYYdbTmW_cfWOYnBGnrnkYjnSYAKPBiPorpEhaaPc4Fjhw3vkiHBNzs8uYw9lZoNyiyl6FnxVQL3OmmHGvGMGAIUae-RiruTkBJvlSneaI7zGTLvxkspq0otK4ZELw0Be-BFbcj8IAcvSD1tXEQgo3whoM4_EOOjo3sVtDoUIkskMYVoo_TmGIkGMOUwe6xqlOUODW9HDmZ7mBsze77fsD00HkYIfDG6ZWpMY0faZU39T3yTPFlFFx_b0vtPQYiU1wau53_3OF0K7mrb8-UQ6Va67Jm2ETp3FkpPxIZdnuf-ptvYFe-HogAI4PJrMf52z4vEL9jRxyskoh6RW077GEs_gI-mP32praHEZZcZWa_9kwkvWlgcqFp_5M98wQ15w9auwWuDw==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.<\/a> (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, today announces the transition of Gil Shwed into the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, and the appointment of Nadav Zafrir as the company\u2019s new Chief Executive Officer, starting December 16th.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCheck Point embarks on a new chapter, with my transition into my new role as Executive Chairman and the appointment of Nadav as the company\u2019s new CEO. I\u2019ve known Nadav for many years and he is the perfect fit to lead Check Point to new heights,\u201d said Mr. Shwed. \u201cI have full confidence in the company\u2019s strategy, strength, leadership and employees, and we will work together to ensure this new journey brings even more success than we\u2019ve achieved so far.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am honored to join Check Point as its new CEO,\u201d said Mr. Zafrir. \u201cTo 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\u2019s mission to establish and protect that trust has never been more critical. 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Most recently, Mr. Zafrir was the co-founder and managing partner at Team8, a company-building venture group focused on cyber security, data &amp; AI, fintech, and digital health. Prior to Team8, Mr. Zafrir established the IDF\u2019s Cyber Command and served as Commander of the elite Unit 8200, eventually retiring as a Brigadier General.\u00a0He is a board member of SolarEdge Technologies (after serving as chairman for\u00a0five years), and has also served on the boards of 14 private cyber security companies.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Follow Check Point via:<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=Sv-_lfuY-_bbo6DqJj33JdH2njDgSpqV-HbKyTojNbUYKQvsA3y78mHGcL65h4LeWiDrdA0LVxwHtHlyt_RZnR1b8xwE7ivJczzEkAVDwiq9XjcMK5Ag383Tb1DSthJ8YM987ggd7J7XvWCbdOOdbRFZku0dU5MQSRW0HeZQaXKOaPATnbEw05LGXmbQEp1bb3Lyx-wrx59HY0baqMliEcdpScpaw_T_3jYpiSfd8Xu0vHGWC_iGRwk8RvN0YPiMvxsFPhkhR-04mKS3HR1C_cFL74Gs0Ti42DlapzLkbZBlSr11bTlt1LlsoYw_dr0K1jr8pbP_77I6ig-O7hqcLIH0wJG5HEZLKa3V7KxFJ8tQHntib5t-RgIPkTHRSkRrUdOUJSoNIfFWO-95s2uVlubrszXYdjDC-CtiABglY6johIZ4HLHJZHiT6gR0WNGZqN_S1rmB-RTLMoMJRZ2uQf4t7-dmM2r2laVXLSxjwS8=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/check-point-software-technologies<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Twitter:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=Sv-_lfuY-_bbo6DqJj33JZ_KczjAOlYN9R7RL_7hMduIASJO8KXmUqvpi_phJh7tTzkXsUsbklA3W2dMLS6_2aG_i5OwJkfSDR6OnhQHAFnv9-Uwo8AzR8TSoTYl57-_t-nj10OlYks4wzrD_ZFnUXP5W5mVCC3494ReQGtQhnpNu2dscnlK39Q6s48iGZj5O-ZdShAkkJ_Qngxj23i0Yt0EzjkQCjlaYmUZNRLWx0neirv2fIkieTPrWNQFqBdTt2edalgyplQp5g3Rp6eQx06lWx3NhokpM-tbjbIQUEFEMqBWcsAmDtaWOb7YQJXW2U1QtnSSY7v7GyELPSbWEf4vv2KI6fzGcZfhrbTUbsewwZrlIpY8QLv8CyjMd7BEZYHr2kmzh-5J452YoNuRag==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/checkpointsw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Facebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=Sv-_lfuY-_bbo6DqJj33JU53AzGSnMGIog0ZZrBCprSkmZ1mrZHlEiKityQxilvQtNGjNAZCaS6RG9b1EatkekQsIJBHBz3lJNC8ndhhFE6AeWCCCKbMzfbuVVnmJThZJoYVX8OQmszg5qUEufCOW2pMhM8nc37X0B05d5PVjl6U0L2wVwiB3-hvktyKpryFN_o4-YfT7BhbArMvqrPdl04mMStF5sUFzLzJXaNKIw26849i5ExbnKlZ71VVxToPxPBOtGwrR7vwVmWiaqaxfa1-r2UxDsVIB2fWlyuLYgnVPmwLOz1nCVUuhmatBMUWARBu2T9038O7xwdejFEDWLkBnQQx172_WwThgxwKpF3I0cWeP5pJPPpoilo4g3W0CNJ1U6XZZTPyqyi1Dk6yGY-46wknJj0FYmehbszkJ5Q=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/checkpointsoftware<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Blog: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=Sv-_lfuY-_bbo6DqJj33JTodKG3zE21Zse1sL5eEIf-h4KgFjtU7p2eBX5jM96XrmpG4uXAwoGqaLLL-V3z7Oby1ji0rrk63mwDNcOoqDBhV3H9s1gkePLaKGYiUZoIDXTV1V1kwtllhKMIHfcBLjzB8ysrwQr7daYX0UAQ9dgEMbrrl1tDRg1o95EiededQNz72g2-QrT-oUkdnYKSGmr3Qe38dXDAm7Ipm_Owxlgyg3ZFUm1fu07ddZ_SjhfScSYExNzoKP_a8n2GlVU1Hw8GYEQLAls_L_RrChMZMEA24rn0fB-yJA5exdXiScw2bXaNGB2-oveGA_R7GnsSo-mDNX0Bo4yXoWmQjUJjMN2j_8ck-rG-PIhYYfcQmWjiK\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/blog.checkpoint.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>YouTube:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=Sv-_lfuY-_bbo6DqJj33JSstuCmIw5JvDMa7IT1htcBt72EimgTX7yd_3LsKOV3JkVPVT6_JEE9VCL-OpZAyoYw6vV7PlBjqoNvdE7jj0vbdzx12YteVQccXL6_N20VhzGtGKMd_I6_GtSBhaZPBzX2kWoGSWXk_xdDvLNlKGgw4_TAUClGSjW68S0Bt94ItrxDKL2sixJXYZjAc0oW0PQTaW2SB2N_tf12A2UYxoX2r4Yf2ZPXE9c08Lj8M29nH4Cic7mJAclDTV7CsaTGX9-zgdjGzPoEYTP7JsTVyQ4eYAgsQC-pPOFFHjke4DBuQkUupN68RZjBhZnFno54dPC00XsG0MuRZu6OWCwpINDcUv6I6EEC7C_GCFRLOQ99SP5wzHtlvmJksQxSYZTU31Q==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/CPGlobal<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.\u00a0 <\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=4kA0_JLa7SfM4BKs21Fhgaouvph0Hb2ILQi_0JTp_bROFf1aMP_uHvSL85BEPgBSC50L9grSr90RwWsxjOvu30KqHRYI0zTz3_3b6tqRfmXkE-GTWv7ZlUcQ4-sqPBUZGBhUaDe8BPgMfxMX-X3Cd_a8da0SDwiojTgwl8vipXbnmF0S0LgTmL6haKYsLf6HvxD4PRUcs39vN_SQrNO17p9J91q__f2Eg1Q6FUXy9NTI13ji8BD6UPG-Cf5zgk8GMymlSAvf3BnODVf9AvuhpE5U7bJ2sObZKpl9VL7uOjmXInMep7gMckz4u3OflaHa8guJjdxLmFSAU6bcXmjCkmIcnK3M_YDr4DswFBBmoYZePJati1uhOxx5c2lS9G1P\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.checkpoint.com<\/a>) is a leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider protecting over 100,000 organizations worldwide. Check Point leverages the power of AI everywhere to enhance cyber security efficiency and accuracy through its Infinity Platform, with industry-leading catch rates enabling proactive threat anticipation and smarter, faster response times. The comprehensive platform includes cloud-delivered technologies consisting of Check Point Harmony to secure the workspace, Check Point CloudGuard to secure the cloud, Check Point Quantum to secure the network, and Check Point Infinity Platform Services for collaborative security operations and services.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Legal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements<\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements\u202fgenerally relate to future events or our future financial or operating performance.\u202fForward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements related to our expectations regarding Check Point\u2019s leadership transition process, future growth, the expansion of Check Point\u2019s industry leadership, the enhancement of shareholder value and the delivery of an industry-leading cyber security platform to customers worldwide. Our expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize, and actual results or events in the future are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those projected. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 2, 2024. The forward-looking statements in this press release are\u202fbased on information available to Check Point as of the date hereof, and Check Point disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tr>\n<td style=\"max-width:40%;width:40%;min-width:40%\">\n            <strong>MEDIA CONTACT:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>            <strong>Gil Messing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check Point Software Technologies<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:press@us.checkpoint.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>press@us.checkpoint.com<\/u><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width:60%;width:60%;min-width:60%\">\n            <strong>INVESTOR CONTACT:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>            <strong>Kip E. Meintzer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check Point Software Technologies<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:ir@us.checkpoint.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>ir@us.checkpoint.com<\/u><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/newsroom\/ti?nf=OTMxOTY1NSM2NjM4NjY2IzIwMDQxMjg=\" \/><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/MDVkNDRiZDUtOGZjMi00YzRhLWJlNDMtMjY2MDhkZjlmMzgzLTEwMTU3MDE=\/tiny\/Check-Point-Software-Technolog.png\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"mw_contactinfo\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, today announces the transition of Gil Shwed into the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, and the appointment of Nadav Zafrir as the company\u2019s new Chief Executive Officer, starting December 16th. \u201cCheck Point embarks on a new chapter, with my transition into my new role as Executive Chairman and the appointment of Nadav as the company\u2019s new CEO. I\u2019ve known Nadav for many years and he is the perfect fit to lead Check Point to new heights,\u201d said Mr. Shwed. \u201cI have full confidence in the company\u2019s strategy, strength, leadership and employees, &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/gil-shwed-takes-on-the-role-of-executive-chairman-of-the-board-of-directors-nadav-zafrir-becomes-ceo-at-check-point-software-technologies\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Gil Shwed Takes on the Role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, Nadav Zafrir Becomes CEO at Check Point Software Technologies&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-794944","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Gil Shwed Takes on the Role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, Nadav Zafrir Becomes CEO at Check Point Software Technologies - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/gil-shwed-takes-on-the-role-of-executive-chairman-of-the-board-of-directors-nadav-zafrir-becomes-ceo-at-check-point-software-technologies\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Gil Shwed Takes on the Role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, Nadav Zafrir Becomes CEO at Check Point Software Technologies - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. 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