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Rodney Clark

Senior Vice President

Partnerships, SMB & Mid-market

Rodney Clark is the Senior Vice President of Cisco’s Partnerships, Small and Medium Business & Mid-market. Clark and his team are responsible for empowering and enabling Cisco’s global ecosystem of partners and scaling and strengthening routes to market to help drive profitable growth. Foundational to this strategy is ensuring customers – from enterprises to small and medium businesses - can buy and consume Cisco and partner solutions the way that best meets their needs along their digital transformation journey. Clark joined Cisco from Johnson Controls where he was Chief Commercial Officer. During his time there, he was responsible for global sales, sales excellence, all aspects of marketing, channel engagement, and a broader company transformation, all with a focus on helping customers build healthy, smart, and sustainable futures. Prior to that, Clark spent nearly 25 years at Microsoft, where he held various senior sales leadership positions, including serving as Corporate Vice President, Global Partner Sales. Clark also spent nine years with IBM in strategy, sales, marketing, mergers & acquisitions, and digital transformation. Clark holds a Bachelor of Science in marketing from California State University, Fresno, where he now serves in an advisory capacity to the Craig School of Business. He also sits on the board of directors for Groopit and Entegris, Inc., a publicly traded company. Clark is a passionate advocate for and active supporter of diversity and equity in education, community to create an inclusive future for all.

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May 15, 2025

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PARTNER

Beyond Recognition: Celebrating Cisco’s Women Channel Leaders in 2025

4 min read

Celebrating Cisco’s leaders recognized in CRN’s 2025 Women of the Channel list for their visionary leadership, transformative impact, and dedication to driving innovation and measurable outcomes across our ecosystem.

March 21, 2025

PARTNER

Evolving Together: The Next Chapter in Our Partner Journey

3 min read

Cisco is transforming its business model to focus on subscription-based revenue, aligning partner programs with this evolution. Enhanced incentives will reward partners for driving customer outcomes, ensuring growth and profitability.

February 6, 2025

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PARTNER
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Rodney Clark

Unlocking New Partner Opportunities: Cisco Choice Pay for AI, WiFi-7, and Hybrid Work

2 min read

We're excited to highlight how Cisco Choice Pay drives value for enterprises investing in AI infrastructure, WiFi-7 and Hybrid Work.

November 13, 2024

PARTNER

Cisco and Our Partners: Moving Forward as One

3 min read

Celebrate the future of technology from Partner Summit 2024! Discover the Cisco 360 Partner Program and One Cisco initiative, empowering partners to drive AI transformation and deliver unparalleled customer outcomes.

October 30, 2024

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PARTNER

Forward as One: Cisco Partner Summit 2024 Global Award Winners

2 min read

Celebrate the achievements of our partner ecosystem at Cisco Partner Summit 2024. Discover the outstanding performance of our global award winners and their impact on customers and communities.

October 8, 2024

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PARTNER

Partnering for Success in an Evolving Technology Ecosystem

5 min read

Embrace a new partnership paradigm with Rodney Clark's five principles: interdependence, collective success, diversity, program simplicity, and strong relationships. Together, we'll drive exponential growth and value in the digital age.

June 19, 2024

PARTNER

Juneteenth: A Day of Reflection, Celebration, and Commitment

3 min read

Celebrate Juneteenth with Cisco's commitment to diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture of equity and respect, and empowering communities for a future where every dream can become a reality.

June 3, 2024

PARTNER

The Giro Effect: Transforming Partnerships in the Ecosystem Era

3 min read

In the spirit of World Bicycle Day on June 3rd, let's explore how the lessons of this iconic race, Giro d'Italia, align with our evolving partner strategy and illuminate the path to success in the ecosystem era.

May 13, 2024

PARTNER

Cisco’s Women of the Channel: Empowering Innovation, Leadership, and Success in 2024

5 min read

I am thrilled to see numerous talented and trailblazing Cisco colleagues featured in CRN's 2024 Women of the Channel List. These women are at the forefront of channel thought leadership, and their dedication to our partners' success is a testament to the exceptional caliber of our partner program.

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