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Johan Gustawsson

Sr. Director & CTO
Provider Connectivity
Johan Gustawsson is a Sr. Director within Cisco's Data Center, Internet, and Cloud Infrastructure group, focusing on the direction and strategy for our Service Provider and mass-scale infrastructure businesses.
Throughout his career, Johan has built and operated some of the world’s most influential networks, driving innovations that have reshaped modern network architecture. In his current role, he leads strategic initiatives that empower service providers and cloud providers to evolve to meet the needs of a rapidly advancing landscape.
Prior to joining Cisco, Johan was the Head of Network Architecture, Strategy, and Engineering at Arelion (formerly Telia Carrier), leading a globally distributed organization at the world’s #1 ranked Internet Backbone.
Johan holds a degree of Science in Engineering from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. He spends most cycles on sports, quantitative investing, and navigating the life of being a father of three small children.
Articles
Arelion and Cisco: Building the Blueprint for AI-Driven Connectivity
5 min read
How are massive paradigm shifts in the market driving innovations in networking? Take a look at how global backbone networks like Arelion, which experienced a 42% growth in Internet traffic in 2024, are working with Cisco on their journey towards AI-ready connectivity.
Inflection Points of a Converged Metro
7 min read
Read about the trends and inflection points we see in the metro and how we are partnering with our customers on how to optimize and monetize their participation in evolving ecosystems.