Fran Katsoudas
EVP and Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer, Cisco
Fran Katsoudas oversees critical functions that instill Cisco’s conscious culture, contribute to the company’s overall performance, and advance Cisco’s purpose to Power an Inclusive Future for All. A 28-year veteran of Cisco, Fran has extensive experience leading organizational transformations, driving large scale growth, cultivating successful leaders and teams, and constructing an employee-first culture. Fran has been recognized on the Forbes and Know Your Value 50 Over 50 list, honoring dynamic female leaders and entrepreneurs, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Global Citizen and ADP. Passionate about social justice, Fran is an advocate for a variety of causes, including women’s leadership, homeless youth, and the Latino community.