THE BEST LEADERS WILL BE LEADERS WHO ARE CLOSEST TO THEIR TEAMS: CISCO'S CHIEF PEOPLE, POLICY & PURPOSE OFFICER
People Matters|June 2021
FRANCINE KATSOUDAS, EVP AND CHIEF PEOPLE, POLICY & PURPOSE OFFICER, CISCO, IN AN EXCLUSIVE INTERACTION WITH US, SHARES FASCINATING INSIGHTS ON THE CONTINUING UNCERTAINTY, THE SEISMIC SHIFTS IN THE WORLD OF WORK, ROLE OF LEADERS TO CREATE A BETTER AND MORE EQUITABLE WORKPLACE, AND WHAT CISCO IS DOING TO SUCCEED IN THIS NEW WORLD OF WORK
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THE BEST LEADERS WILL BE LEADERS WHO ARE CLOSEST TO THEIR TEAMS: CISCO'S CHIEF PEOPLE, POLICY & PURPOSE OFFICER

Francine Katsoudas is Executive Vice President and Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer of Cisco. In this role, Fran oversees critical functions that instill Cisco’s conscious culture, contribute to the company’s overall performance, and advance Cisco’s purpose to Power an Inclusive Future for All.

As head of the People, Policy & Purpose Organization, Fran leads an ecosystem comprised of People & Communities, Corporate Affairs, Workplace Resources, and Government Affairs & Country Digital Acceleration. This strategic alignment of functions and expertise ensures holistic care for the well-being of Cisco’s people, establishes Cisco as a trusted and valued partner to governments and global leaders, and extends Cisco’s reach to positively impact communities everywhere in alignment with the company purpose.

A 25-year veteran of Cisco, Fran has extensive experience leading organizational transformations, driving large-scale growth, cultivating successful leaders and teams, and constructing an employee-first culture. Prior to her current role, she served as HR business partner to the Engineering leadership team and held positions in the Service Provider, HR Operations, Customer Service, Acquisition Integration, and Services groups. Prior to Cisco, Fran worked in both the financial and professional services industries with a focus on customer service and operations. Fran currently serves on the Board of Directors for Americares, Global Citizen, and ADP.

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