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Harish Krishnan

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Managing Director Cisco India & ASEAN at Cisco
📍 Greater Delhi Area, India

Harish Krishnan is the Managing Director and Chief Policy Officer for Cisco India & ASEAN, with over 30 years of experience in technology and public policy. He leads strategic engagement with governments and also heads Cisco Indias Purpose Office, which focuses on social initiatives. He holds a Masters degree from the University of Madras.

Harish is deeply involved in corporate social responsibility, viewing it as a personal passion and essential for societal connection. He is passionate about using technology and innovation as a force for good, focusing on themes like education, economic empowerment, and critical human needs. He enjoys applying technology to solve everyday problems.

He is the co-founder and past President of the Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI), established to professionalize public affairs.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Managing Director Cisco India & ASEAN
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Delhi Area, India
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Tech Policy & Public Affairs
With over 30 years of experience, he leads Cisco's engagement with governments in India & ASEAN and co-founded the Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI).
Corporate Social Responsibility
Heads Cisco's Purpose Office, which has impacted 50 million lives. He considers CSR a personal passion and a way to connect with society on a deeper level.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Managing Director Cisco India & ASEAN
Cisco
5-2007 - 3-2025
Executive Director, Public Affairs & Strategic Engagement
Cisco
2-2017 - 3-2025
Managing Director Public Affairs &Strategic Engagements
Cisco Systems India & SAARC
10-2003 - 5-2007
Senior Governmental Program Professional
IBM India
1-1992 - 10-2003
Director - IT
Confederation of Indian Industry
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Innovation with Cisco ft. Harish Krishnan. Featured in Spotify (CSR Partnerships for Innovation)
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Cisco India MD reflects on how tech innovation is ushering in a .... Featured in CNBC TV18
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Education
1987 - 1990
Master's degree
University of Madras
1984 - 1987
Bachelor's degree
Govt.Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram
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