Background
Fletcher Previn joined Cisco as SVP & Chief Digital Officer in 2021. In 2022, he was appointed Chief Information Officer, overseeing talent and culture, ways of working (including a push towards hybrid models), and technology. A lifelong technology enthusiast, Previn spent 15 years at IBM, concluding as CIO, leading a team of 12,000 IT professionals.
Previn envisions leveraging AI in every aspect of Cisco's operations, employing generative AI tools as a co-pilot for IT professionals and ensuring human involvement at all times.