Cato Networks Names Ex-Palo Alto Executive Chad Gardner as CRO
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Tel Aviv – – October 07, 2026 -- Cato Networks has appointed Chad Gardner as chief revenue officer, tasking him with leading the company's global sales organization as enterprises converge networking and security infrastructure while adopting AI.
Gardner joins from Blackfoot Communications, where he oversaw wholesale, premier, and enterprise business units
Prior to Blackfoot, Gardner served as vice president of sales for North America at SambaNova Systems. His background includes multiple leadership roles at Palo Alto Networks, including vice president of global SASE sales and vice president of sales for West Majors, as well as VP leadership positions at Netskope. He has also held executive sales roles at Denali Advanced Integration, NetApp, and Cisco Systems.