Cisco Partner Summit kicks off in two short weeks! This is my first Partner Summit as senior vice president of the Worldwide Partner Organization (WWPO), and I couldn’t be more excited for the discussion, the engagement, and most importantly, the opportunities that await us.
Partner Summit is one of the most important Cisco events of the year. Whether you’ll be joining us live in Boston or you’ll be one of the thousands of Cisco partners attending our Virtual Partner Summit, remember that this event is all about you. It’s your chance to interact with us, it’s our chance to listen to you, and most of all it’s everybody’s chance to have fun together.
The continued evolution of Cisco’s partner-facing teams is critical to Cisco’s partner strategy and our partners around the world. In that regard, I’m very pleased to announce Sherri Liebo as Cisco’s new Vice President, Global Partner Marketing — effective April 1, 2013.
In her new role, Sherri will take on ultimate responsibility for Cisco’s global partner marketing programs and initiatives, from our highly regarded Marketing Velocity conference (scheduled for next month in Cannes, France) to all of the offerings and co-marketing resources you see on Cisco Partner Marketing Central.
As 2012 comes to a close, we at Cisco want to thank you for your loyalty, commitment, and hard work. It truly is partners like you who have made all the difference this past year.
But before you ring in 2013, watch this video—our partner leadership team has a special message just for you.
So what did we accomplish, together with our partners, in 2012? Here’s a summary of the top Cisco partner news. Read More »
Today, Keith Goodwin, SVP of Cisco’s Worldwide Partner Organization, is announcing his retirement after 13 years with Cisco and 38 years in the IT industry. Keith has been a strong leader, colleague, and friend to so many partners during his time at Cisco.
Starting on August 1, SVP Bruce Klein will become the new leader of Cisco’s Worldwide Partner Organization.
Read more details as EVP Rob Lloyd blogs about Keith’s career, Bruce’s leadership style, and our commitment to our partner-centric strategy. Read More »
Last week, when we announced senior leadership changes within Cisco Services and APJC, we referenced additional planned changes that would demonstrate the incredible depth and breadth of Cisco’s leadership talent. Today, it is with mixed emotions that I announce Keith Goodwin, SVP Worldwide Partner Organization (WWPO), has decided to retire after 13 successful years with Cisco and 38 years in the IT industry. While Keith’s departure is a loss for all of us, I am excited to share that another outstanding leader, SVP Bruce Klein, will become the new leader of Cisco’s Worldwide Partner Organization. On another positive note, I am delighted to announce that Patrick Finn, SVP, Federal will lead the U.S. Public Sector theater.
Keith has been a tremendous colleague and a great friend to me and many of you. During his impactful career at Cisco, Keith has led WW Sales Operations, the Americas International Theater and for the last seven years WWPO. Keith has built the industry’s strongest partner leadership team including Edison Peres, Wendy Bahr and Andrew Sage.
