At the moment, we introduced an thrilling replace to Cisco’s Govt Management Group. Steve Clayton will probably be becoming a member of Cisco as our new Chief Communications Officer, efficient January 5, 2026.
Steve involves us from Microsoft, the place he has spent over 28 years in numerous communications and storytelling roles. Most not too long ago, he served as Vice President of Communications Technique and Chief Storyteller, working carefully with senior management to form communications and taking part in a pivotal function in altering firm tradition. He and his staff have been liable for Microsoft’s owned storytelling in addition to main the work to reinvent how the worldwide communications staff utilized AI to the enterprise. Beforehand, Steve additionally led Microsoft’s World Public Affairs staff.
We’re at a pivotal second in our firm’s historical past, as we glance to assist prospects, companions, and governments world wide unlock the ability of AI. Steve’s deep experience and imaginative and prescient will assist us additional elevate Cisco’s story and cement our function as suppliers of the important infrastructure for the AI period.
I’m extremely enthusiastic about what’s forward, and I stay up for welcoming Steve to Cisco within the new 12 months and seeing all that he and our World Communications staff will accomplish collectively.
