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    Charles H. Robbins

    Chair and Chief Executive Officer at Cisco Systems Inc
    Board
    Since July 2015
    Age
    58 years
    Education
    Earned a Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
    Tenure
    Joined CSCO in December 1997 and advanced through various leadership roles, serving as Vice President, then as Senior Vice President in several capacities, before becoming CEO in July 2015 and Board Chair in December 2017.

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    About

    Charles H. Robbins is the Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Cisco Systems, Inc. and at 58 years old, he brings a wealth of experience and visionary leadership to the technology industry.

    He began his journey at CSCO in December 1997, rapidly ascending through a series of managerial and executive roles. His career milestones include a promotion to Vice President in March 2002, followed by several key Senior Vice President positions that underscored his pivotal role in Cisco’s sales and operational strategies. His appointment as CEO in July 2015 and later as Chair in December 2017 have been critical in guiding the company’s strategic direction.

    Beyond his responsibilities at Cisco, Robbins serves on the Board of Directors for BlackRock, Inc. since 2017, highlighting his broader influence in corporate governance and industry innovation. His leadership style and strategic insights continue to drive transformational changes at Cisco, making him a central figure in the company’s enduring success.

    $CSCO Performance Under Charles H. Robbins

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Cisco Systems, Inc. Senior Vice President, Worldwide Field Operations October 2012 - July 2015 Managed global sales and partner teams
    Cisco Systems, Inc. Senior Vice President, Americas July 2011 - October 2012 Led operations across the Americas
    Cisco Systems, Inc. Senior Vice President, U.S. Enterprise, Commercial, and Canada August 2009 - July 2011 Expanded responsibilities to include U.S. enterprise and Canada
    Cisco Systems, Inc. Senior Vice President, U.S. Commercial December 2007 - August 2009 Oversaw U.S. commercial operations
    Cisco Systems, Inc. Vice President, Canada Channel Sales Organization July 2005 - December 2007 Assumed leadership of Canada channel sales organization
    Cisco Systems, Inc. Vice President, U.S. Channel Sales Organization March 2002 - July 2005 Led U.S. channel sales organization
    Cisco Systems, Inc. Managerial Positions in Cisco's Sales Organization December 1997 - March 2002 Held various managerial roles within Cisco's sales organization

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    BlackRock, Inc. Board Member Since 2017 Current active board position

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$1,390,000Annual (Fiscal 2024)Base Salary as fixed annual pay
    Matching Contributions under Deferred Compensation Plan$51,975Annual (Fiscal 2024)Matching contributions made under the deferred compensation plan
    Matching Contributions under 401(k) Plan$15,525Annual (Fiscal 2024)Matching contributions made under the 401(k) plan
    Other Fixed Compensation (Perquisites and Personal Benefits)$14,934Annual (Fiscal 2024)Includes de minimis catering, spouse attendance expenses, and security-related costs

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation (EIP Payment)

    MetricValueDescription
    Base Salary$1,390,000 Used as the multiplier for calculating the EIP payment
    Target Award Percentage260% Indicates the total incentive is 260% of the base salary
    Company Performance Factor (CPF) Weight90% CPF based on revenue and operating income; operating income weighted 4-to-1 relative to revenue
    ESG Factor Weight10% Reflects environmental, social, and governance initiatives impacts
    Threshold CPF0.0 Minimum performance level for any payout
    Target CPF1.0 Expected performance level
    Maximum CPF2.0 Maximum performance level cap
    Actual CPF (2024)0.56 Achieved Company Performance Factor in fiscal 2024
    Actual ESG Factor (2024)1.48 Achieved ESG Factor in fiscal 2024
    EIP Payment$2,356,328 Calculated as: Base Salary x Target Award Percentage x (CPF x 90% + ESG Factor x 10%)
    Evaluation PeriodFiscal 2024 Performance assessed over the fiscal year 2024
    Vesting ScheduleN/ACash incentive; not subject to vesting