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John Whittle

Chief Operating Officer, Fortinet

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Recent appearances

  • 2026 ZKast #91 - Fortinet COO John Whittle on AI Infrastructure, OT Growth, and "Platformization"

    May 13, 2026 · 📺 Zeus Kerravala

    ‪@fortinet‬recently dropped a massive Q1 2026 earnings report, silencing the "firewall fatigue" critics with a beat-and-raise quarter. In this episode of the ZKast, Zeus Kerravala (ZK Research) sits down with John Whittle, Chief Operating Officer of Fortinet, to deconstruct the numbers behind their explosive growth. With billings up 31%, product revenue up 41%, and a record $1 billion in free cash flow, Fortinet is proving that the AI era requires more security infrastructure, not less. Key topics discussed in this interview: The AI Impact: How "Shadow AI" and the massive buildup of AI infra…

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  • John Whittle, Fortinet | CUBE Conversation

    June 10, 2025 · 📺 SiliconANGLE theCUBE

    John Whittle, COO of Fortinet, sits down with John Furrier for a CUBE Conversation that unpacks the company’s bold vision for cybersecurity. From firewalls to SASE, Whittle outlines how Fortinet is leading with engineering-driven innovation and delivering next-gen protection that adapts to the pace of modern digital threats. Key topics of discussion: • Fortinet’s platform-first strategy and integrated solutions • How AI and machine learning are enhancing threat intelligence • The importance of secure networking and SD-WAN • The evolving landscape of cybersecurity and the role of partners Wi…

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  • Securing Over Half a Million Orgs Worldwide - Fireside Chat with Fortinet's COO John Whittle

    February 25, 2025 · 📺 IPO Edge

    TechEdge hosted a fireside chat with Fortinet's Chief Operating Officer, John Whittle, to talk about Fortinet's global presence and strong structured team, how they have secured over half a million orgs worldwide and their 2024 financial results. The interview was hosted by IPO Edge Editor-in-Chief John Jannarone and Editor-at-Large Jarrett Banks in a moderated video session lasting approximately 30 minutes.

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