Mark Dodds

Mark Dodds is senior vice president of the Americas Global Enterprise Segment, where he leads Cisco’s engagement with 500 of its largest and most strategic clients, representing $10 billion in annual revenue. His team of over 1,100 professionals is dedicated to helping complex global customers solve business and technology challenges through innovative solutions and engagement models. Mark has held numerous roles, building and inspiring teams within Cisco’s largest vertical markets, including global financial services, manufacturing, retail, oil and gas, and health care. He believes customer success is directly related to an engaged team and is a champion for driving a diverse, inclusive, and positive environment. Mark has led global teams while based in the southeastern and northeastern United States as well as during his three-year assignment in the United Kingdom. Prior to joining Cisco in 1999, he held marketing and sales leadership positions at IBM and SCANA Corporation. Passionate about giving back and its connection to company culture, Mark actively supports Cisco’s corporate citizenship activities. He serves as co-sponsor of Cisco’s Connected Black Professionals employee resource organization and leads the company’s initiative to address teen homelessness through support of Covenant House. In addition to serving on the board of directors of Covenant House International, Mark has served on various boards and committees in support of the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and Boys & Girls Clubs. Mark graduated summa cum laude from Clemson University.