Technological management is now a defining issue shaping the way forward for our nation and our world, from financial progress to worldwide cooperation and nationwide safety. At present, improvements in AI, safe connectivity, digital infrastructure, and cloud computing aren’t simply remodeling industries—they’re reshaping how nations interact, collaborate, and compete.
That’s the reason we’re excited to welcome Brett McGurk to Cisco as Particular Advisor for the Center East and Worldwide Affairs.
In his new function, Brett will assist deepen our longstanding partnerships within the Center East and globally–serving to to make sure our uniquely trusted know-how is included in all features of the AI revolution, together with the infrastructure buildouts ongoing within the U.S. and globally.
Brett joined Cisco chair and CEO Chuck Robbins on his latest tour of the Center East, enjoying an instrumental function in negotiating and finalizing agreements introduced by Cisco. These embrace Cisco changing into a member of the Stargate and AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP) and serving as a founding associate of Saudi Arabia’s new AI firm, HUMAIN.
Brett brings a uncommon mixture of strategic perception and a long time of world expertise. Over the course of a distinguished profession spanning 4 U.S. administrations, he has served on the highest ranges of nationwide safety and international coverage—most not too long ago as White Home Coordinator for the Center East and North Africa. He has performed a central function in constructing worldwide coalitions, securing the discharge of American hostages, negotiating ceasefires, participating heads of state, and advising presidents of each events on probably the most consequential issues of diplomatic and nationwide safety affairs.
He additionally understands how vital superior know-how is to fashionable diplomacy. From securing vitality and know-how corridors throughout areas to recognizing the function of AI and digital infrastructure in constructing strategic alliances, Brett has seen firsthand how innovation drives partnerships.
“Brett is an incredible addition to our workforce,” stated Robbins. “His expertise in worldwide affairs is unmatched and we’re excited to work with him to strengthen our international partnerships and additional increase the central function of Cisco’s trusted know-how within the AI revolution.”
It’s a privilege to have Brett be a part of Cisco as we navigate this subsequent chapter of world innovation collectively. You may study extra about his background right here.
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