Cisco Systems, Inc.
Current role
CSCO
Gary Steele
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About Gary Steele
Cisco Systems, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed February 12, 2025 that Gary Steele resigned as President, Go-to-Market, effective April 25, 2025. Cisco Systems, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed May 15, 2024 that Gary Steele was appointed President, Go-to-Market, effective May 15, 2024. The proxy statement of Cisco Systems, Inc. reports total compensation of $32,833,555 for Gary Steele in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $792,308. Disclosed compensation is on record for 2 fiscal years.
“On February 10, 2025, Gary Steele, President, Go-to-Market of Cisco Systems, Inc. ("Cisco"), notified Cisco of his decision to resign from Cisco, effective April 25, 2025, for an external CEO opportunity.”
“Effective May 15, 2024, as part of organizational changes with respect to Cisco’s executive leadership team, Cisco appointed Gary Steele as President, Go-to-Market.”
Summary generated from SEC filings and earnings-call records held by Equibles.
Affiliation history
Recorded current and former roles; source labels appear when available.
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Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)
SEC 8-K
Current2024-05-15–present
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Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)
SEC 8-K
2024-05-15–2025-04-25
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Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)
Proxy statement
Start not stated–2025-04-25
Company network
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Leadership on record at Cisco Systems, Inc.
Other people whose current roles at this company are on record from its filings.
- Mark Patterson CFO
- R. Scott Herren CFO
- Maria Martinez COO
- M. Victoria Wong Chief Accounting Officer
- Nichlas A. Fink Chief Accounting Officer
- Charles H. Robbins Board Member
- Daniel H. Schulman Board Member
- Dr. Kristina M. Johnson Board Member
- Ekta Singh-Bushell Board Member
- John D. Harris II Board Member
Executive compensation
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) | Former President, Go-to-Market | $792,308 | $32,833,555 |
| 2024 | Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) | Former President, Go-to-Market | $349,234 | $862,133 |
Recent activity
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