Ariel Kriger joined VDOO from Palo Alto Networks, where he headed the global Channel G-T-M strategy and management for the company's entire emerging technologies portfolio. He previously led the global channels for Cyvera, which was acquired by Palo Alto Networks in April 2014. Prior to that, Ariel held different managerial positions in the high tech and corporate sector, and also practiced law as a corporate attorney.

Ariel holds an MBA in Management of Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation from the Recanati Business School, Tel Aviv University, and an LL.B from Tel Aviv University.