Fortinet appoints Admiral James Stavridis to Board of Directors

Fortinet, Inc.

Board size increased from 8 to 9; appointment effective Oct 22, 2021.
Stavridis receives $55k annual cash retainer and $245k in pro-rated RSUs.
Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, retired 4-star Admiral, cybersecurity expert.
Currently Managing Director and Vice Chairman, Global Affairs of The Carlyle Group.
Appointment adds public sector cybersecurity expertise to Fortinet's board.

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James Stavridis

director

FTNT · Fortinet, Inc.

Effective: 2021-10-22
Filed: October 6, 2021, 7:59 PM ET

filled the newly created vacancy on the Board by appointing Admiral James Stavridis to join the Board as a director, in each case, effective October 22, 2021.

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James Stavridis was appointed as director at Fortinet, Inc..

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Role: director

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filled the newly created vacancy on the Board by appointing Admiral James Stavridis to join the Board as a director, in each case, effective October 22, 2021.

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