Cassie Roach

As Global Vice President of Cloud and AI Infrastructure Partner Sales, Cassie Roach drives Cisco's partner AI strategy, orchestrating a worldwide ecosystem that's transforming how partners deliver cloud and AI solutions. Her organization enables partners to provide customers with advanced data center networking, cloud architecture, and compute technology—making powerful solutions accessible and impactful across industries. A strategic innovator known for breaking new ground, Cassie previously led Cisco's Acceleration & Action Office as Vice President of Sales, where she pioneered go-to-market strategies in AI and sustainability. Her leadership journey spans Enterprise, Service Provider, and Public Sector divisions, where she's consistently turned ambitious global strategies into tangible results. She has a particular talent for identifying emerging opportunities and mobilizing teams to capture them. Beyond her core mission, Cassie serves as executive sponsor for Indonesia, the City and County of Denver, and the Women of Cisco network, advancing Cisco's commitment to an inclusive future. Her influence is shaped by studies in political and social science at Michigan State University and executive education at Harvard Business School, giving her a unique perspective on technology's role in driving business transformation.