Cisco’s FY25 Purpose Report: A Letter From Fran Katsoudas

Cisco’s FY25 Purpose Report: A Letter From Fran Katsoudas

By Investing News Network
Publication Date: 2026-01-14 15:35:00

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / January 14, 2026 / By Francine Katsoudas – Executive Vice President, Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer

If strategy sets direction, learning is what makes it last. Learning is one of the clearest places where Cisco’s Purpose and business intersect. Ensuring that people are prepared to take part in a digital and AI-enabled economy is essential to sustainable growth, long-term trust, and shared success. When people have the skills to adapt, organizations move faster – with greater resilience and stronger outcomes.

Within Cisco, we’ve been intentional about investing in our own capabilities. In fiscal 2025, more than 37,000 employees completed AI-focused learning – a 76% year-over-year increase – strengthening our ability to innovate, redesign work, and deliver value to our customers. As work continues to evolve, learning has become one of the most powerful ways leaders enable the future and drive momentum. For example, at Cisco, employees are…