Tadhg Bourke

Tadhg Bourke is the Senior Vice President of Cisco's People Growth team, which is part of the company's People & Communities organization.1 In this role, he leads the talent engine of the business, overseeing teams responsible for Talent Acquisition, Talent Planning, Talent Management, Talent Development, and Talent Operations.1

Career Background

Bourke brings over two decades of experience in HR management to his position at Cisco.1 His career journey includes:

• Previous Role: VP of Talent at Workday, where he managed a portfolio of functions focused on People Leader support and growth, as well as the transformation of Workday's HR Operating model.1
• Earlier Positions: Leadership roles at hyperscale companies, including Google (shortly after its IPO) and Netflix (as it was preparing to launch its international service).1
• Global Experience: He has held regional roles based in EMEA and global roles focused on developing innovative talent programs, leading teams across various parts of the world.1

Education and Personal

• Education:

  • Bachelor's degree from the University of Limerick, Ireland
  • Graduate of Business School at University College Dublin1

• Personal:

  • Born and raised in Ireland
  • Currently resides in the Bay Area, close to Cisco HQ
  • Fitness enthusiast with a passion for soccer and tennis
  • Avid world traveler, having visited 60 countries1

Current Focus

At Cisco, Bourke is working to evolve the company's talent programs to support its continued transformation, creating innovative, people-centered business solutions that accelerate Cisco's growth.1