Ninad Katkar

Ninad Katkar is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sales and business development within the technology sector. Currently serving as Director & Head of Security Business for Cisco since October 2025, Ninad has previously held various senior roles at Zscaler from August 2017 to October 2025, including Regional Vice President of Sales and Regional Sales Director. Prior to Zscaler, Ninad was the Director of Global Alliance and Channels Sales at Riverbed Technology and has held significant positions at companies such as Quantum and Juniper Networks, where Ninad led the Commercial business in India and SAARC. Ninad began his career at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited as a Graduate Engineering Trainee and has a Master's in Business Administration from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Amravati University.