Doug Webster

Doug Webster is an experienced executive business leader specializing in marketing, strategy, technology, partnerships, and business development.1 He currently serves as the Marketing and Corporate Communications Officer at Laser Light Communications, a position he has held since May 2019.1 In this role, he is a founding employee leading strategic marketing and communications engagement, reporting directly to the CEO during the funding phase for a new global on-demand hybrid terrestrial/subsea/satellite optical network.1

Career Highlights

Cisco Systems:: Prior to his current position, Webster held significant roles at Cisco Systems, including:

• Led worldwide marketing for Cisco's $12 billion service provider segment
• Managed a 125+ person team and a $20 million program budget
• Oversaw the development of the highly lauded Visual Networking Index thought leadership platform
• Directed account-based and digital marketing efforts
• Represented Cisco in various public, media, governmental, regulatory, investor, and industry forums and boards1

WheelGroup:: Earlier in his career, Webster served as the Director of Communications at WheelGroup, a high-tech startup specializing in network security. During his tenure, he notably obtained a cover story in Fortune magazine for the 35-person company, which was later acquired by Cisco Systems.1

Education and Military Service

• Graduated from Yale University with a degree in economics
• Served four years as a decorated officer in the U.S. Air Force1

Additional Achievements

Webster has also been elected to the Board of Directors of one of the largest credit unions in the United States, further demonstrating his leadership capabilities and diverse experience in the business world.1