Jonathan Sparrow

Jonathan Sparrow is an experienced executive currently serving as the Area Vice President and Country General Manager for Russia at Cisco. He has held this position since August 2014, overseeing Cisco's operations in Russia and the CIS region from Washington, D.C..12

Professional Background

Sparrow has a robust background in the IT and telecommunications sectors, with over 25 years of experience. Before joining Cisco, he held several significant roles:

• Vice President of Business Development for Russia, Turkey, and Eastern Europe at Qualcomm (December 2012 - July 2014).
• General Director at OOO Patriot Consulting (2011 - December 2012).
• Country General Manager at Nokia (2003 - 2010).
• Area Head of Telco & High Tech at Accenture (1998 - 2003).
• Head of Sales and Marketing roles at Millicom International Cellular and Deutsche Telekom Mobile in the mid-1990s.123

Education

Jonathan Sparrow holds degrees from:

• Rutgers University–New Brunswick, where he studied Russian, Central European, East European, and Eurasian Studies.
• Indiana University Bloomington, focusing on Japanese Language and Literature.1

Contributions to Cisco

Under Sparrow's leadership, Cisco has achieved notable revenue growth in Russia, even amidst challenging economic conditions. His strategic focus on local production and flexibility in pricing has been pivotal in navigating the complex business landscape in the region.24

In early 2023, it was reported that he transitioned out of his role as Cisco began restructuring its operations in Russia.2