Palo Alto Networks appoints Latha Sirigiri as HR Director for India

Palo Alto Networks has appointed Latha Sirigiri as Director – Human Resources for India, strengthening its leadership team in one of its key growth markets.

Sirigiri announced the move in a LinkedIn post, saying she was “happy to share” that she was starting a new position as Director HR at the US-headquartered cybersecurity company.

The appointment brings more than 18 years of HR experience into Palo Alto Networks’ India operations, spanning technology, cybersecurity and enterprise software firms.

Sirigiri joins from CyberArk, where she most recently served as Director – HR for India. During her tenure, she also held the role of Senior Human Resources Manager, overseeing talent and people strategy initiatives.

Before CyberArk, she held senior HR and operations roles at ORBCOMM, including Director HR and Operations and Senior Director Human Resources. Earlier in her career, she worked with Kofax, Polaris Software Lab, BostonLogix India, Vensiti Inc and a2HR Consultants.

She holds an MBA from Osmania University.

Strengthening India leadership

Palo Alto Networks, headquartered in California, has been expanding its footprint in India as cybersecurity demand accelerates globally. India serves as a key hub for engineering, operations and enterprise support for multinational technology firms.

The appointment comes at a time when cybersecurity companies are navigating rapid technological shifts, including AI-driven security tools, cloud transformation and heightened regulatory scrutiny. Talent management and retention remain central challenges in the sector.

While Palo Alto Networks has not publicly detailed Sirigiri’s immediate priorities, HR leadership roles in global cybersecurity firms typically focus on workforce scaling, leadership development, capability building and organisational integration.

Her background across cybersecurity and enterprise technology companies suggests a focus on aligning people strategy with business growth in India.

As cyber threats grow more complex and companies invest heavily in digital infrastructure, leadership appointments in India are increasingly seen as strategic. For Palo Alto Networks, strengthening HR oversight may signal continued investment in talent and long-term operations in the region.