Palo Alto Networks has appointed Rajeev K. Abichandani as Director – Channels for India and the SAARC region, strengthening the company’s channel leadership and partner ecosystem strategy across South Asia. Abichandani joins the cybersecurity giant with extensive industry experience, including previous leadership roles at Fortinet.
In his new role, Rajeev K. Abichandani will focus on expanding channel partnerships, accelerating partner-led growth, and enhancing collaboration with distributors, resellers, and managed security service providers across the region. The appointment reflects Palo Alto Networks’ continued investment in strengthening its cybersecurity footprint in India and neighboring SAARC markets.
The company is increasingly focusing on partner-driven business expansion as enterprises across the region accelerate digital transformation and invest heavily in cybersecurity modernization. Strong channel engagement is becoming critical as organizations adopt cloud security, AI-powered threat detection, Zero Trust frameworks, and secure networking solutions.
With growing cybersecurity demand in India and SAARC, Palo Alto Networks aims to further strengthen its enterprise reach and market presence through an expanded partner ecosystem and strategic channel initiatives under Abichandani’s leadership.
