Lothar Renner

Lothar Renner is Vice President, Cisco Security, leading the EMEA security sales specialists organization across Europe, Middle East and Africa. In this role, he is responsible for creating and delivering the security strategy and sales growth. Together with his team, he is focused on securing customers in an increasing threat landscape. Prior to his current role, Lothar led the Services business for Central Europe. He joined Cisco more than 20 years ago in Germany and has held numerous leadership positions in Cisco in Germany and Central Europe in Sales and Business Development. Lothar is a keen observer of life-changing technology. During his career, he has enjoyed playing his part in enabling Cisco to transform businesses, culture and societies. Lothar is an active ambassador for inclusion and believes in the true power of diverse teams. Lothar holds an MBA from VWA Stuttgart, Germany. He lives in Munich and enjoys travelling, arts, skiing, hiking and Yoga.