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Srini Namineni
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As SVP and Chief Automation Officer, Srini Namineni leads the Cisco Automation and AI Center, developing Cisco’s next-generation Agentic AI platforms and process optimization tools. He drives the company’s Enterprise AI strategy, embedding automation across all functions to accelerate innovation, enhance agility, and proactively manage risk. Srini is focused on turning AI potential into measurable business outcomes, enabling Cisco to deliver exceptional enterprise impact with speed and scale.
During his 30+ years in enterprise technology, Srini has held multiple executive leadership positions and developed a strong track record for delivering growth strategies and scaling operational excellence. In his most recent role as SVP of Growth Operations, Srini was accountable for accelerating Cisco’s revenue growth through simplified commercial experiences and critical cross-Cisco growth initiatives. Under his leadership, the team developed multiple AI-driven tools and programs that streamlined operations and improved the experience for customers, partners, and sellers. Prior to Cisco, Srini held leadership roles at Salesforce and IBM and co-founded a web startup.
Srini is a compassionate, visionary leader and an engineer at heart, known for his unique ability to harmonize innovation with precision. His zeal for developing and empowering high-performing teams drives his commitment to fostering a culture of curiosity, innovation, and to shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
Srini holds a Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School, a Master of Science from Iowa State University, and a Bachelor of Technology from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. In recognition of his professional achievements, he was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award by the Department of Computer Science at Iowa State University in October 2024.
As SVP and Chief Automation Officer, Srini Namineni leads the Cisco Automation and AI Center, developing Cisco’s next-generation Agentic AI platforms and process optimization tools. He drives the company’s Enterprise AI strategy, embedding automation across all functions to accelerate innovation, enhance agility, and proactively manage risk. Srini is focused on turning AI potential into measurable business outcomes, enabling Cisco to deliver exceptional enterprise impact with speed and scale.
During his 30+ years in enterprise technology, Srini has held multiple executive leadership positions and developed a strong track record for delivering growth strategies and scaling operational excellence. In his most recent role as SVP of Growth Operations, Srini was accountable for accelerating Cisco’s revenue growth through simplified commercial experiences and critical cross-Cisco growth initiatives. Under his leadership, the team developed multiple AI-driven tools and programs that streamlined operations and improved the experience for customers, partners, and sellers. Prior to Cisco, Srini held leadership roles at Salesforce and IBM and co-founded a web startup.
Srini is a compassionate, visionary leader and an engineer at heart, known for his unique ability to harmonize innovation with precision. His zeal for developing and empowering high-performing teams drives his commitment to fostering a culture of curiosity, innovation, and to shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
Srini holds a Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School, a Master of Science from Iowa State University, and a Bachelor of Technology from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. In recognition of his professional achievements, he was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award by the Department of Computer Science at Iowa State University in October 2024.
