Who is the EVP, Operations of Cisco?

Thimaya Subaiya is the Executive Vice President, Operations of Cisco, as of August 2026. Executive vice president of operations since March 2024. Thimaya reports to Chuck Robbins.

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Thimaya Subaiya Executive Vice President, Operations, Cisco Executive vice president of operations since March 2024

Thimaya Subaiya is executive vice president of operations at Cisco, in post since March 2024. He joined the company in July 2018 and served as senior vice president and chief transformation officer from March 2023 to March 2024, as senior vice president and general manager of Customer Experience from November 2021 to March 2023, and as senior vice president for Customer Experience operations and renewals from July 2018. Before Cisco he spent eight years at Salesforce, Inc., latterly as chief operating officer of Customer Success, and earlier held business development and global planning and strategy roles at Oracle Corporation. His remit spans the operating rhythm of a company that shipped 63.3 billion dollars of revenue in fiscal 2026 while absorbing a supply chain rebuild around artificial intelligence infrastructure demand. He has served on the board of directors of Genpact Limited since 2025.

Reports toChuck Robbins
Contact••••@cisco.com (reveal in Sheets with Derrick)

Career history

  • Executive Vice President, Operations, Cisco Systems, Inc.March 2024 to present
  • Senior Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer, Cisco Systems, Inc.March 2023 to March 2024
  • Senior Vice President and General Manager, Customer Experience, Cisco Systems, Inc.November 2021 to March 2023
  • Chief Operating Officer, Customer Success, Salesforce, Inc.earlier career

Other leaders at Cisco

  • CRChuck RobbinsChuck RobbinsChair and Chief Executive Officerdetails →
  • MPMark PattersonChief Financial Officerdetails →
  • JPJeetu PatelPresident and Chief Product Officerdetails →
  • LCLiz CentoniChief Customer Experience Officerdetails →
  • FKFrancine KatsoudasChief People, Policy and Purpose Officerdetails →
  • DSDev StahlkopfChief Legal Officerdetails →
  • OTOliver TuszikExecutive Vice President, Global Sales and Chief Sales Officerdetails →
  • CPCarrie PalinSenior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officerdetails →
  • AMAmmar MaraqaChief Strategy Officerdetails →
  • EDEyal DaganExecutive Vice President, Strategic Projectsdetails →
  • SCSteve ClaytonChief Communications Officerdetails →

FAQ

Who is Thimaya Subaiya?
Thimaya Subaiya is the Executive Vice President, Operations of Cisco (as of August 2026). Executive vice president of operations since March 2024. You can see their background and career history above.
What is Thimaya Subaiya's background?
Thimaya Subaiya is executive vice president of operations at Cisco, in post since March 2024. He joined the company in July 2018 and served as senior vice president and chief transformation officer from March 2023 to March 2024, as senior vice president and general manager of Customer Experience from November 2021 to March 2023, and as senior vice president for Customer Experience operations and renewals from July 2018. Before Cisco he spent eight years at Salesforce, Inc., latterly as chief operating officer of Customer Success, and earlier held business development and global planning and strategy roles at Oracle Corporation. His remit spans the operating rhythm of a company that shipped 63.3 billion dollars of revenue in fiscal 2026 while absorbing a supply chain rebuild around artificial intelligence infrastructure demand. He has served on the board of directors of Genpact Limited since 2025.
How can I contact Thimaya Subaiya at Cisco?
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Who does Thimaya Subaiya report to?
Thimaya Subaiya reports to Chuck Robbins. See the full org chart on the Cisco executives page.

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