Brian Tippens is Senior Vice President and Chief Social Impact Officer at Cisco. In this role, Brian oversees leadership of our inclusive future work including social justice, advocacy, accessibility, and community impact to advance Cisco’s purpose to Power an Inclusive Future for All.
Brian is a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the fields of social justice, diversity and sustainability. He is a World Economic Forum (WEF) Contributor, a proud member of the Executive Leadership Council (ELC), and he has served as a director or advisor to several organizations including Operation HOPE, the Hispanic IT Executive Council (HITEC), Corporate Eco Forum (CEF) and the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME).
“The role of the private sector to address social issues and drive towards positive impact for individuals and communities around the world is more important now than ever. As we continue this journey at Cisco, I am excited to share that Brian Tippens has joined Cisco as our new SVP, Chief Social Impact Officer,” said Francine Katsoudas, Executive Vice President and Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer at Cisco.
