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Fortinet, Inc., a cybersecurity company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, announced the appointment of John Whittle as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective January 15, 2024. Whittle, who has been with Fortinet for over 17 years, will continue to serve as the company's Corporate Secretary, a position he has held since January 2007. His extensive experience with the company includes roles such as Executive Vice President of Corporate Development and Chief Legal Officer. Prior to his tenure at Fortinet, Whittle held significant positions at Corio, Inc., and was an attorney at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. He holds a B.A. in history from the University of Virginia and a J.D., magna cum laude, from Cornell University Law School. The announcement clarified that there would be no immediate changes to Whittle's compensation following his new appointment, and there are no familial or material interests that would require disclosure under SEC regulations.