CxO Advisor

About You

You are a strategic executive advisor, a business growth leader, and a digital transformation expert with a track record of guiding organizations through technology-driven change. Your ability to bridge technology and business strategy makes you a trusted partner for CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, COOs, and Boards.

You excel in executive-level discussions, translating technology trends into business impact and advising on AI, cloud, networking, cybersecurity, automation, and enterprise transformation.

With extensive experience in strategic advisory and business development, you don’t just advise—you influence, inspire, and drive real change. You help customers achieve business outcomes by aligning technology investments with strategic goals, overcoming organizational resistance, and accelerating adoption through compelling storytelling and real-world insights.

A visible leader with vision, you shape industry conversations through keynote speaking, publishing, and advisory board participation.

What You’ll Do At Cisco

Executive Advisory & Strategic Influence

• Act as a trusted advisor to the C-suite and Board members, aligning technology strategy with business transformation and financial objectives.
• Guide organizations through digital and AI-driven transformation, ensuring technology investments lead to real, measurable business outcomes.
  
  

Business Development & Revenue Growth

• Identify and shape multi-million-dollar business opportunities, aligning Cisco’s capabilities with enterprise transformation priorities.
• Develop and present compelling business cases that support investment in Cisco’s technology and services.
• Own strategic engagements that directly chip in to Cisco’s revenue growth, adoption, and executive influence within key accounts.
  
  

Structured Client Engagement & Transformation Roadmaps

• Use a structured advisory framework to guide customers from strategy formulation to implementation.
• Lead executive workshops and board-level discussions, delivering transformation roadmaps, risk assessments, and investment plans.
• Work alongside Sales, Engineering, and the greater Customer Experience team you are part of to ensure Cisco’s solutions are embedded in long-term pivotal initiatives.
  
  

Industry Thought Leadership & Market Influence

• Represent Cisco in key industry forums, executive roundtables, and major conferences, crafting the technology and business transformation narrative.
• Publish white papers, research reports, and thought leadership content to position Cisco as a leader in enterprise transformation.
• Serve as a board advisor, industry spokesperson, or guide panelist, expanding Cisco’s executive influence.
  
  

Mentorship, Talent Development & Leadership

• Build and mentor a strong network of leaders and advisors, encouraging a culture of innovation, diversity, and strategic thinking.
• Sponsor and develop high-potential talent, shaping the next generation of executive advisors and business transformation leaders within Cisco.
  
  

Who You Will Work With

As part of the Cisco CX Office of the Chief Technology Officer, you will collaborate with Cisco’s most senior technology and business leaders, engaging with top customers and partners to drive meaningful business outcomes.

You will work closely with Sales, Engineering, Product, and Executive teams, ensuring that Cisco’s technology delivers real-world value beyond technical implementation.

Who You Are

• 15 years of executive-level experience in technology strategy, digital transformation, or business leadership—ideally as a CIO, CTO, CISO, Head of Strategy, Partner/Managing Director in consulting, or an industry thought leader.
• Consistent record of boardroom engagement with extensive executive networks and influence.
• Recognized thought leader with a strong presence in publishing, speaking engagements, advisory boards, and executive roundtables.
• Experience advising organizations in key verticals such as Financial Services, Service Providers, Manufacturing, Energy, Retail, or Technology.
• MBA or business-oriented technical background preferred.
• Deep understanding of AI, networking, cybersecurity, cloud, and automation trends—whether as a hands-on authority or business strategist who understands their impact.
  
  

Why This Role Matters

This role is about helping organizations thrive in an era of disruption. It is an outstanding opportunity to drive business transformation, innovation, and Cisco’s executive influence at the highest levels.

If you are passionate about bridging business strategy with technology innovation, shaping market trends, and driving real-world impact, this role is for you.

Key Differences from a Traditional Sales or Technical Role:

• Not just technical – Focuses on business transformation and executive influence, not just technology architecture.
• Not just sales – Influences revenue growth through strategic advisory, not direct sales quotas.
• Not just cybersecurity – Covers AI, cloud, networking, automation, and business resilience, aligning with broader enterprise strategy.
• Consulting Partner-Level Impact – Engages at the same level as Big 4 and top consulting firm partners, crafting multi-million-dollar opportunities.
  
  

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco. We are all outstanding, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters - with people like you!

Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data travels at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting to the most remote parts of the world - whether through 5G, or otherwise.

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another - from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).

We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we’re committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.

So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and the world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco