Dana Barnes, Public Sector SVP at Palo Alto Networks, Receives First Wash100 Award

Dana Barnes, senior vice president of the public sector with Palo Alto Networks, has received the most prestigious and coveted award in all of government contracting (GovCon) for the first time. 

Executive Mosaic is pleased to recognize Barnes’ contributions to our industry and community through his leadership and efforts to drive digital transformation and for his thought leadership across the technology and GovCon sectors.

Visit Wash100.com to cast a vote for Dana Barnes as the most significant executive of consequence to the GovCon sector. Cast your TEN votes TODAY to advocate your favorite leaders in the federal and government sectors. The elite leader with the most votes by April 30th will be recognized by the GovCon community as the industry’s most influential member.

Barnes noted that coaching youth ice hockey prepared him for his leadership transition, “Coaching youth sports taught me that I do not know it all,” he said, “When I came to Palo Alto Networks, I knew my job was to listen, learn, and create an environment that is conducive for my teammates to succeed.”

Executive Mosaic congratulates Dana Barnes and Palo Alto Networks for his first Wash100 Award. Barnes’ strong leadership across the technology industry, as well as support for advanced digital initiatives, has cemented his position in the GovCon sector, and will continue to influence the marketplace throughout the new year.

About Wash100

This year represents the eighth annual Wash100 award selection. The Wash100 is the premier group of private and public sector leaders selected by Executive Mosaic's organizational and editorial leadership as the most influential leaders in the GovCon sector.

These leaders demonstrate skills in leadership, innovation, reliability, achievement, and vision. Visitors to Wash100.com can sign in and vote for the executives they believe will have the greatest impact on government contracting in the coming year.

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