Biography

As Executive Vice President and Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer at Cisco, Fran brings together people and technology to drive positive impact for the company and global communities. Her work advances Cisco's Purpose to Power an Inclusive Future for All, and her leadership on critical policy has forged strategic public-private partnerships addressing some of the world's most pressing concerns.

In her role at Cisco, Fran leads a global team spanning People & Communities, Government Affairs & Policy, Digital Impact, Sustainability, Social Impact, Workplace Resources, and more - all on a mission to put Cisco's Purpose into practice while driving growth for Cisco's business, people, and communities.

She currently serves on the Board of Directors for ADP and is the Chair for Global Citizen. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, Fran lives in the Bay Area with her husband and two children.