Cisco Names Former Deloitte Executive Pete Shimer to Board Amid AI Infrastructure Push
Over his distinguished 40-year career at Deloitte, Shimer held senior leadership positions driving enterprise-wide transformation, corporate development, and strategic planning.
Cisco announced the appointment of Pete Shimer to its board of directors, effective immediately.
“We’re delighted to welcome Pete to Cisco’s board. His four decades of experience leading large global organizations and guiding clients through digital transformation brings invaluable insight at a critical moment, as Cisco delivers the critical infrastructure powering AI innovation worldwide.”
– Chuck Robbins, chair and CEO, Cisco
Over his distinguished 40-year career at Deloitte, Shimer held senior leadership positions driving enterprise-wide transformation, corporate development, and strategic planning. His decade-long tenure in Deloitte’s C-suite – including roles as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and interim Chief Executive Officer – demonstrates the depth of operational and financial expertise he brings to Cisco’s board.
Shimer currently serves as a director on the boards of Alaska Airlines, Korn Ferry, and Synopsys, and as Executive Chair of the Cancer Artificial Intelligence Alliance (CAIA).
Shimer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from the University of Washington. He is an Executive Committee Board member for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and University of Washington Foster School of Business. He is also a past Chair of the Board of Directors for the University of Washington Foundation.
