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Mark Patterson serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Cisco, a global leader in technology. With over two decades of experience across finance, operations, and strategy at Cisco, Patterson leads the company's financial strategy to drive profitable growth, maximize long-term shareholder value, and uphold Cisco's commitment to integrity and transparency.
Who is the CFO of Cisco?
Mark Patterson is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Cisco. His career at Cisco began in 2000, and over the past 25 years he has held a variety of functional leadership roles spanning finance, operations, and strategy. He has worked across each of Cisco's primary customer segments, including enterprise, commercial, public sector, cloud, and service provider.
In his role as CFO, Patterson oversees the global finance organization, procurement, and acquisition integrations, with a focus on operational excellence and strategic alignment. He is passionate about leveraging financial insight to fuel innovation and sustainable growth in a dynamic global market.
Work History
- Cisco, EVP and Chief Financial Officer: July 2025 - Present
- Cisco, EVP, Chief Strategy Officer: March 2024 - July 2025
- Cisco, SVP, Chief of Staff to the Chairman & CEO: September 2018 - March 2024
- Arthur Andersen & Co., Various roles from Staff to Experienced Manager: December 1991 - December 1999
Education History
Mark Patterson holds a degree in Accounting from Baylor University, providing him with a strong financial foundation that has supported his extensive career in finance and corporate strategy.
When did Mark Patterson join Cisco?
Mark Patterson assumed the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Cisco in July 2025. His appointment to the CFO position represents the latest chapter in a long tenure at Cisco that began in 2000, during which he has built deep expertise across the company's finance, operations, and strategy functions.
