Harish Krishnan

CEO

Greater Delhi, India35 yrs 3 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in public policy and strategic engagement.
  • Leadership in industry committees and advisory boards.
  • Extensive experience in telecommunications and government relations.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in telecommunications and public policy engagement.

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Skills

Core Skills

Program ManagementStrategic PlanningPublic PolicyStrategic EngagementLeadership

Other Skills

Business DevelopmentGovernmentWirelessVoIPStrategyVendor ManagementManagementTelecommunicationsCross-functional Team LeadershipBusiness Strategy

Experience

Cisco

2 roles

Managing Director Cisco India & ASEAN

Promoted

Mar 2025Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Program ManagementStrategic PlanningBusiness DevelopmentPublic PolicyGovernmentWireless+8

Executive Director, Public Affairs & Strategic Engagement

May 2007Mar 2025 · 17 yrs 10 mos

  • Lead Cisco’s strategic engagement with National and State Governments of India on wide range of public policy issues that concerns Cisco in India - as an investor, globalization hub, business unit and as a corporate citizen. Manage the operation of Cisco’s India External Advisory Board which advises on transformational projects and strategic issues on a 3-5 year horizon.
  • Work closely with industry association...currently co-chair Digital Economy Committee, US India Business Council, Chair Confederation of Indian Industry Group on Broadband, Chairman Manufacturing Committee MAIT, Chair Corporate Social Responsibility committee, Amcham, Vice President and Co-founder Public Affairs Forum of India.
Public PolicyGovernmentBusiness DevelopmentLeadershipStrategic Engagement

Cisco systems india & saarc

Managing Director Public Affairs &Strategic Engagements

Feb 2017Mar 2025 · 8 yrs 1 mo · Greater Delhi Area

Ibm india

Senior Governmental Program Professional

Oct 2003May 2007 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Greater Delhi Area

Confederation of indian industry

Director - IT

Jan 1992Oct 2003 · 11 yrs 9 mos

  • Harish was the Director of Information Technology at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) – the Premier Industry organization of India. During a successful career with CII spread over many years, he handled a number of positions and responsibilities.During the course of his career , Harish has worked closely with Industry, Government and Business Development organizations around the world. He has traveled to a number of countries including USA, UK, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, China, Japan, Thailand and Singapore.

Niit

Internal Audit

Jan 1990Jan 1991 · 1 yr

Education

University of Madras

Master's degree

Jan 1987Jan 1990

Govt.Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram

Bachelor's degree — Commerce

Jan 1984Jan 1987

P.S.Senior Secondary School, Mylapore, Chennai

High School

Jan 1975Jan 1982

University of Madras

Master's Degree

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