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New CMO to expand global go-to-market efforts as the AI-powered Network-as-a-Service Pioneer becomes the gold standard for modern IT
SAN JOSE, Calif. – August 21st, 2025 – Nile, the visionary enterprise networking company redefining how organizations secure and operate their wired and wireless infrastructure, today announced the appointment of Shashi Kiran as Chief Marketing Officer. At Nile, he will lead global marketing strategy and execution, focused on scaling awareness and adoption of the company’s innovative AI-powered Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) offering for wired and wireless deployments.
Kiran brings more than 25 years of marketing leadership experience across networking, security, and cloud sectors. Most recently, he served as CMO at Check Point Software Technologies [Nasdaq: CHKP], where he led global marketing efforts across cybersecurity, cloud, and AI. Previously, he held executive positions with technology leaders, including VMware, Cisco, Broadcom as well as several venture-backed private companies.
“Nile continues to experience strong growth as more organizations seek a simpler, more secure way to operate their networks,” said Pankaj Patel, CEO and Co-Founder of Nile. “Our vision is strongly resonating with customers and partners, and we received strong endorsement from Gartner in their most recent Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure. With Shashi onboard, we’re switching gears on our go-to-market efforts globally and building on our momentum.”
“Nile has built an incredibly transformative model to serve as the ‘easy button’ for today’s complex network and security deployments. Global enterprises are already deriving benefits from its seamless integration of network and security, while delivering a stellar experience and increasing productivity while lowering cost of ownership,” said Shashi Kiran, CMO of Nile. “The founding team and their mission strongly aligns with my passion for driving transformative growth. I’m excited to join Nile and help drive the next chapter of growth.”
Kiran holds a bachelor’s degree in electronics engineering from Bangalore University and an MBA in Marketing Management. He also has had executive management education at Harvard University, Stanford University and MIT.
Kiran’s appointment follows Nile’s recognition as a Visionary in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure.
About Nile
Nile is leading a fundamental shift in the networking industry, challenging decades-old conventions to deliver a radically new approach. By eliminating complexity and rethinking how networks are built, consumed, and operated, Nile is pioneering a new category designed for a modern, service-driven era. With a relentless focus on simplicity, security, reliability, and performance, Nile empowers organizations to move beyond the limitations of legacy infrastructure and embrace a future where networking is effortless, predictable, and fully aligned with their digital ambitions. For more information, visit nilesecure.com.
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