Check Point Software Technologies, an AI-powered cyber security solutions provider, has announced significant leadership changes. Founder Gil Shwed transitions to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board, while Nadav Zafrir takes over as Chief Executive Officer. Shwed expressed confidence in Zafrir’s ability to lead the company into its next phase of growth, emphasizing his extensive experience and strategic vision. Zafrir acknowledged the privilege and responsibility of heading Check Point during a pivotal time for the cybersecurity industry. He highlighted the company’s critical mission to establish and protect trust in an increasingly digital world.
Zafrir’s distinguished career includes co-founding Team8, a venture group specializing in cyber security, and serving as a Brigadier General in the IDF’s Cyber Command, where he led the elite Unit 8200. His expertise complements Check Point’s position as a pioneer in the cyber security sector, serving over 100,000 organizations globally through its Infinity Platform.