Maria Poveromo

Maria Poveromo is the Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at Cisco.1 As a member of the executive leadership team, she plays a crucial role in promoting Cisco's brand and reputation through global storytelling and integrated communications.1

Professional Background

Maria brings extensive experience to her role at Cisco:

• Previous Roles: She held leadership positions at major technology companies and influential nonprofit organizations.1

  • Vice President of Communications at IBM
  • 18-year tenure at Adobe, where she led global communications during the company's transition to the cloud and significant growth period

• Early Career: Maria began her professional journey at Equal Rights Advocates, a San Francisco-based organization focused on gender justice.1

Achievements and Recognition

Maria has received several accolades for her work in communications:

• Named one of the Top Women in PR by PRNews
• Recognized as one of the 25 Smartest Women on Twitter by FastCompany1

Personal Interests and Commitments

• Advocacy: She is a strong advocate for social justice and gender equality.1
• Mentorship: Throughout her career, Maria has mentored hundreds of women.1
• Community Involvement: She serves on the Board of Second Harvest and was recently honored by the YWCA.1

Personal Life

Maria resides in San Jose with her husband, two children, and various pets.1 Her international experience includes living and working in Italy and France, where she supported cross-cultural programs.1