Matthew Pley
Matthew Pley
Executive Vice President of America Sales
Fortinet

With a career spanning over two decades in sales and leadership experience and 15 years with Fortinet. A visionary and accomplished leader with an extensive background in driving sales strategies and fostering partnerships within the cybersecurity industry. As Executive Vice President at Fortinet, Matt plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's market presence and customer success on a global scale. As he led the US sales team through transformational growth, he embraces an authentic leadership style focused on building a high-performing team and culture that thrives on customer obsession, innovation, and consummate value to clients and career advancement for employees. He brings a background in systems engineering, operations, and sales to Fortinet, with proven success and exceptional results.

Matt serves as an advisory member of Fortinet’s Strategic Advisory Council, working with the council to guide C-Level executives and their organizations through the evolving security challenges and technology needs to address them by tailoring innovative offerings that address evolving client needs and industry trends. Before joining Fortinet, he held positions at Check Point Software, Cable & Wireless, Exodus, and Realtor.com.