Mark Patterson

As Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Cisco, I lead the company's financial strategy to drive profitable growth, maximize long-term shareholder value, and uphold Cisco's commitment to integrity and transparency. I oversee the global finance organization, procurement, and acquisition integrations, focusing on operational excellence and strategic alignment. My career at Cisco began in 2000 when I joined as part of an acquisition. In the last 25 years, I've held a variety of functional leadership roles in finance, operations, and strategy, and have worked with each of Cisco’s primary customer segments spanning enterprise, commercial, public sector, cloud, and service provider. I am passionate about leveraging financial insight to fuel innovation and sustainable growth in a dynamic global market.