Jonathan Ballon

Brainstormer, Business leader, Change Agent, Foodie, Idea generator, Investor, Parent, Potential employer, World traveler

Corporate Vice President Office of Strategy + Planning Cisco Systems Jonathan Ballon leads the Office of Strategy + Planning at Cisco Systems, a $40B+ provider of Internet & communication solutions. Leveraging a highly inclusive and collaborative leadership style, his teams’ focus cuts across over 40% of the company’s current revenue, representing the fastest growth areas of the business. As a result, he plays a key role in the overall strategy, planning & investment priorities across the whole of Cisco and its adjacent markets. The global team leads an interlocked planning process with an investment fund methodology and governance model, ensuring transformational strategies are owned pervasively and achieved with speed, agility & accountability. Jonathan holds a seat on several of the company's Councils & Boards, where cross-functional strategic priorities are set and managed including the Services Council, Emerging Solutions Council, Emerging Countries Council, Corporate Alignment Board and Chief Strategy Office.