Ken Xie received $11.5M in total compensation as Chief Executive Officer of Fortinet, Inc. in FY2025. The largest component was $10.2M in stock awards. That’s down 13% from FY2024. Source: SEC DEF 14A.
In fiscal year 2025, Ken Xie, Chief Executive Officer of Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT), received total compensation of $11.5 million.
Ken Xie's compensation breakdown includes: base salary of $597K, stock awards valued at $10.2 million, non-equity incentive compensation of $706K,.
Compared to fiscal year 2024, Ken Xie's total compensation decreased 13% from $13.1 million to $11.5 million.
Fortinet, Inc.'s top 5 named executive officers received combined total compensation of $34.2 million in fiscal year 2025.
The named executive officers disclosed in Fortinet, Inc.'s 2025 proxy statement are:Ken Xie (Chief Executive Officer) with total compensation of $11.5 million, Michael Xie (President and Chief Technology) with total compensation of $6.6 million, John Whittle (Chief Operating Officer) with total compensation of $6.0 million, Keith Jensen (Former Chief Financial Officer) with total compensation of $5.7 million, and Christiane Ohlgart with total compensation of $4.4 million.
Ken Xie, Chief Executive Officer of Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT), received $11,458,039 in total compensation for FY2025, down 12.8% from the prior year. Stock awards of $10,155,102 were the largest component. Figures come from Fortinet, Inc.'s DEF 14A 0002077096-26-000106 filed 29 Apr 2026.
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$11.5MSummary compensation table total · FY2025
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Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) — Key Facts
Last updated Oct 10, 2026 · DEF 14A filed Apr 29, 2026
| CEO | Ken Xie, Chief Executive Officer |
|---|---|
| Fiscal year | FY2025 |
| Total compensation | $11.5M |
| Base salary | $597K |
| Stock awards | $10.2M |
| Year-over-year change | -13% |
| Source | DEF 14A, 2026-04-29 |
Ken Xie, the Chief Executive Officer of Fortinet, Inc., received total compensation of $11,458,039 in fiscal year 2025. This includes base salary of $597,000 and stock awards valued at $10,155,102. Figures come from Fortinet, Inc.'s DEF 14A 0002077096-26-000106 filed 29 Apr 2026.
Ken Xie's base salary at Fortinet, Inc. is $597,000 per year as of fiscal year 2025. However, total compensation including stock awards, bonuses, and other benefits is $11,458,039. Figures come from Fortinet, Inc.'s DEF 14A 0002077096-26-000106 filed 29 Apr 2026.
Fortinet, Inc.'s CEO, Ken Xie, earned $11,458,039 in total compensation for fiscal year 2025. The majority of this compensation comes from stock awards ($10,155,102) rather than base salary ($597,000). Figures come from Fortinet, Inc.'s DEF 14A 0002077096-26-000106 filed 29 Apr 2026.
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