Fletcher Previn

Visionary technology executive with 20+ years leading digital transformation, enterprise AI, and secure mission-oriented IT at scale. Executive sponsor for Cisco’s partnerships with the US DoD and various US Intelligence Community agencies. As CIO at Cisco Systems, I manage a $1.4B IT budget and a global team of 10,000+, responsible for deploying 1,000+ GPU AI clusters, building a workforce digital twin, and transitioning Cisco IT into a fully AI-operated enterprise. Previously, I served as Global CIO at IBM, overseeing IT strategy for 300,000+ employees across 170 nations—driving agile modernization, AI‑ops, zero‑trust security, and global Apple Mac adoption. A passionate advocate for human‑centered hybrid work and responsible AI, I speak at industry forums and serve on public boards including Taylor Morrison, OpenText, and the Watson Foundation. 🔹 TS/SCI Clearance 🔹 Public Speaker | Enterprise AI Advocate | US DoD & Intel Community Executive Liaison