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Chief Information Officer , EVP Becton Dickinson ( BD )

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Chief Information Officer Palo Alto Networks htps :/ www . linkedin . com / in / merah-rajavel /

Responsible for leading all aspects of cybersecurity , information technology , and shared services , Denise Russell Fleming works for BD – a US $ 20bn global medical technology company – as the Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President of Technology and Global Services . BD is advancing the world of health , and Denise plays a critical role in this advancement by championing the company ’ s strategic initiatives .

As a valued C-suite leader , Denise has an impressive track record for driving technology transformations through her leadership , possessing a unique combination of technology and operational experience . Prior to joining BD , Denise held positions at BAE Systems and Boeing .

Currently working as the Chief Information Officer at Palo Alto Networks , Meerah Rajavel leads the global IT team , who are crucial in driving cybersecurity transformation to deliver solutions that empower the company and fulfil its mission of making the world a safer place .

As a passionate technology executive , Rajavel ’ s strengths lie in transforming and innovating both profitability and agility through technology . She ’ s also a keen change agent , inspiring herself and her team to achieve the extraordinary through championing women in technology , diversity and sustainability . Prior to joining Palo Alto Networks in 2022 , Rajavel worked for the likes of Citrix , McAfee , and Cisco . She currently sits on the board for various companies including JFrog and TruU , Inc .

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