Stefan Leitl Named Vice President of Cisco for Australia and New Zealand

Cisco has announced the appointment of Stefan Leitl as Vice President for Australia and New Zealand. Leitl will oversee all aspects of Cisco’s operations in these two countries, returning to Melbourne after a six-year tenure in Silicon Valley. He succeeds Ben Dawson, who has transitioned to President for Cisco’s Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China region. In his new role, Leitl will report directly to Dawson. With over a decade of experience at Cisco, Leitl most recently served as Global Vice President for Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) Sales, where he assisted global customers in establishing secure connections and managing critical infrastructure through advanced networking, security, and AI-capable solutions.

Leitl’s leadership approach is strongly customer-focused, aiming to connect clients with the extensive offerings of Cisco and its partner ecosystem to achieve successful outcomes. He expressed enthusiasm for the evolving landscape, stating that networking, security, and infrastructure are foundational to every organisation’s success in the AI era. Drawing from his global experience, he aims to enhance resilience, efficiency, and readiness for future technology use cases across Australia and New Zealand. Leitl is honoured to lead a talented team, focusing on building a solid foundation and unlocking the next phase of growth. He believes that together, they will empower customers to thrive, adapt, and lead in this new age of transformation. 

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