Primary Job Title EVP, Worldwide Sales & Field Operations Primary Organization Cisco
Location Saratoga, California, United States Regions San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley, West Coast Gender Male
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Chris Dedicoat is the President, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Russia at Cisco.
Dedicoat is responsible for EMEAR Sales, Operations, Growth Initiatives and Investments in strategic alliances throughout the region.
Customer success is his first priority and the foundation of the culture for his organisation. Passionate about helping customers
achieve high levels of innovation and productivity through technology, Dedicoat was a founding member of the UK Information Age Partnership and a member of the European Commission ICT Taskforce to shape government initiatives and policies, combining long-term thinking with a focus on short-term deliverables.
Dedicoat's emphasis on leadership and people development is geared towards creating an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can contribute and reach their full potential. The team has won the number one ‘Great Place To Work' in multiple countries across the region as well as industry recognition amongst the leadership team for their talent, passion and professional dedication to social and business insight, and strategic innovation.
Dedicoat is a frequent speaker at industry and government events on the innovation potential of technology to transform business and society. He is a regular media commentator and guest presenter on CNBC. He engages with key political leaders across the region, advising them on transformational agendas to turn the major economic and societal challenges into opportunities.
For his outstanding contribution to the field of engineering, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Central England. He has a US Airline Transport Pilot License and a JAR Commercial Pilot License and he is an ardent Aston Villa Football supporter.
