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Ammar Maraqa

Ammar Maraqa

Chief Strategy Officer at Cisco

Cisco

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Experience30+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Global biz ops, strategy, corp dev, and GM/products leader with top-tier strategy consulting (Bain &Co) and practical industry experience at large (Cisco and Dell) and fast-growing companies (Splunk). Proven track record of successfully delivering results and leading orgs through complex change including growth and scale. Recognized ability to develop practical strategies and execute to translate plans into bottom-line results. Experience across many industries, with a focus on technology (enterprise systems, software, SaaS)

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • CiscoCurrent
    Jul 2025–Present· 1 yr 2 mos
    • Chief Strategy OfficerCurrent
      Jul 2025–Present
  • Splunk
    2015–Jul 2025· 10 yrs 6 mos
    • Chief Strategy Officer
      2020–Jul 2025
    • SVP Business Operations & Strategy
      2015–2020
  • Cisco
    2008–2015· 7 yrs
    • Vice President, Corporate Development & Strategy
      2008–2015
  • Dell Technologies
    2003–2008· 5 yrs
    • Executive Director of Marketing: Pricing and Analytics
      2005–2008
    • Director, Product Management
      2003–2005
  • Cisco
    2001–2003· 2 yrs
    • Corporate Development Manager
      2001–2003
  • Bain & Company
    1996–1999· 3 yrs
    • Senior Associate
      1996–1999

Education

The Jerome Fisher Management & Technology Program (M&T) -- BS Engineering / BS Business

Computer Engineering / Finance

University of Pennsylvania

International Baccalaureate

Lester B. Pearson UWC of the Pacific

MBA

Stanford University Graduate School of Business

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Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Product ManagementAnalyticsProduct MarketingFinancial ModelingMergers & AcquisitionsCorporate DevelopmentGo-to-market StrategyProgram ManagementStrategyStrategic PlanningPricingCross-functional Team LeadershipBusiness StrategyAcquisitionsCompetitive AnalysisBusiness AlliancesInvestmentsExecutive ManagementBusiness DevelopmentPricing Strategy