Przemyslaw Kowalski
Head of Operations, Marketing and Communications
“As a people-oriented team leader with genuine care for my colleagues, working at Cisco Investments is a breath of fresh air. Here, teamwork makes the dream work, whether I’m developing high-impact presentations or managing a portfolio of IT projects.”
What I Do
As a highly motivated, innovative business leader with significant IT experience, managing operations and planning at Cisco is incredibly rewarding. My day-to-day involves solving problems and challenges to ensure Cisco remains a global investments leader.
What I’m Passionate About
When it comes to operations, I’m passionate about being knee-deep in the strategic planning process.
I’m in my comfort zone when working on the bridge between business and technology, where challenges transform into change.
Unlike Alice, my wonderland is on open water with a wakeboard under my feet.
Finding innovative tech solutions to real business problems is like running a marathon. Starting is easy, but seeing the solution through to the end is challenging in the best way possible.
Working at Cisco is a little bit like playing soccer. You must use your instincts and rely on effective communication to reach the goal.
Where I’ve Been
A big chunk of my professional career has been dedicated to Cisco, having worked for the company for more than 12 years. During this time, I have worn a variety of hats in multiple different organizations – I’ve been part of Transformational Operations, I have been involved in several major, industry events across the globe and supported several acquisition integration efforts.
Where I Learned
I earned my bachelor’s degree in Economics overseas in Poland at the University of Gdansk. This foundation of knowledge sparked my interest in the world of VC and M&A. Soon after earning my bachelor’s, I received my master’s in E-Business and Innovations from Lancaster University, that fostered my passion for all kind of bleeding edge technologies.