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Francine Katsoudas

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Executive Vice President and Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer at Cisco
📍 Los Gatos, California, United States

Francine Katsoudas is the Executive Vice President and Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer at Cisco, where she has worked for over 20 years. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, she leads the companys strategies around talent, culture, and social impact, shaping an inclusive future of work.

Francine is passionate about purpose-driven initiatives and social justice. She extends her influence beyond Cisco through roles like being a Steward of the World Economic Forum’s Future of Work project and serving on the board of ADP, focusing on creating positive global change and empowering people.

Unique fact: She is a member of the Board of Directors for ADP, a major global provider of human capital management solutions.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Executive Vice President and Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Los Gatos, California, United States
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Future of Work
As a Steward for the World Economic Forum's Future of Work project, she actively shapes discussions on hybrid models, AI, and workforce evolution.
AI in the Workforce
Recently spoke on the workforce revolutions and new talent dynamics critical for building trust in AI, highlighting its impact on organizations and human resources.
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Career

Work history

3-2021
Executive Vice President and Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer
Cisco
6-2018 - 3-2021
Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer
Cisco
7-2014 - 6-2018
Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer
Cisco
12-2010 - 7-2014
Vice President, Human Resources
Cisco
5-2008 - 12-2010
Senior Director, Engineering Partner
Cisco
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Media appearances

Building Inclusive Organizations With Cisco's Fran Katsoudas and .... Featured in Apple Podcasts
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An Executive Interview with Francine Katsoudas of Cisco. Featured in YouTube
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Education
BA
University of California, Berkeley
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