Ken Xie
Chief Executive Officer at
FORTINET, INC.
Net worth: 7 978 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Ken Xie is the founder of Fortinet, Inc., founded in 2000, serving as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer since 2013.
Mr. Xie was the founder of NetScreen Technologies, Inc., founded in 1993, serving as Chief Executive Officer from 1993 to 2004.
Mr. Xie is also the founder of Stanford Infosystems International, Inc...
Mr. Xie is currently Director at Hua Yuan Science & Technology Association since 2012.
Mr. Xie is currently Director at Cyber Threat Alliance.
Mr. Xie is currently Member at National Academy of Engineering.
Mr. Xie is currently Member at Committee of 100.
Mr. Xie is currently Member at Silicon Valley Leadership Group.
Mr. Xie is currently Member-Center of Cyber Security at The World Economic Forum USA, Inc. Mr. Xie is currently Advisor at ForgePoint Capital Management LLC.
Former positions include Chief Executive Officer at Systems Integration Solutions, Inc. Independent Director at TeleNav, Inc. from 2012 to 2020.
Director at Zingbox LLC.
Principal at Emdeon Corp.
Member-Center for Cybersecurity at Forum Mondial de L'Economie.
Education includes graduate degree from Stanford University.
Undergraduate and graduate degrees from Tsinghua University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FORTINET, INC. 7.89% | 2026-06-01 | 57,821,146 ( 7.89% ) | 7 978 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
Ken Xie active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FORTINET, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2000-09-30 |
National Academy of Engineering
 National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The World Economic Forum USA, Inc.
 The World Economic Forum USA, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates an organization for economic reforms | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Cyber Threat Alliance
 Cyber Threat Alliance Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides cyber security services | Director/Board Member | - |
Committee of 100
 Committee of 100 Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides grant making services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Silicon Valley Leadership Group
 Silicon Valley Leadership Group Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates advocacy organization to influence public policy relating to the valley | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Hua Yuan Science & Technology Association
 Hua Yuan Science & Technology Association Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an online portal for science and technology to gain traction | Director/Board Member | - |
ForgePoint Capital Management LLC
 ForgePoint Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance ForgePoint Capital Management invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and infrastructure software sectors. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 5 - 50 million. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Ken Xie
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| TELENAV, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-11-01 |
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Connections
65
1st degree connections
17
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 17 |
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Emdeon Corp.
 Emdeon Corp. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Develops Internet-based information and transaction processing of health care information systems | Technology Services |
NetScreen Technologies, Inc.
 NetScreen Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Develops network security and access solutions | Technology Services |
TeleNav, Inc.
 TeleNav, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a cloud based navigation software platform | Technology Services |
Stanford University
 Stanford University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Fortinet, Inc.
 Fortinet, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides cyber security and networking solutions | Technology Services |
Tsinghua University
 Tsinghua University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Systems Integration Solutions, Inc.
 Systems Integration Solutions, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides managed information technology solutions | Technology Services |
Forum Mondial de L'Economie
 Forum Mondial de L'Economie Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as political, business and cultural organizations | Commercial Services |
National Academy of Engineering
National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization | Commercial Services |
Committee of 100
Committee of 100 Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides grant making services | Miscellaneous |
Silicon Valley Leadership Group
Silicon Valley Leadership Group Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates advocacy organization to influence public policy relating to the valley | Commercial Services |
The World Economic Forum USA, Inc.
The World Economic Forum USA, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates an organization for economic reforms | Commercial Services |
Hua Yuan Science & Technology Association
Hua Yuan Science & Technology Association Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an online portal for science and technology to gain traction | Technology Services |
ForgePoint Capital Management LLC
ForgePoint Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance ForgePoint Capital Management invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and infrastructure software sectors. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 5 - 50 million. | Finance |
Zingbox LLC
 Zingbox LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Discovers and protects connected equipment by revealing existing vulnerabilities and hidden threats | Technology Services |
Stanford Infosystems International, Inc. | |
Cyber Threat Alliance
Cyber Threat Alliance Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides cyber security services | Technology Services |
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