By Greg Hazley
Cisco has elevated its top corporate communications executive, Blair Christie, to chief marketing officer, worldwide government affairs.
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She takes a slot being vacated by Susan Bostrom, a 14-year veteran who is leaving the company after a transition period at the networking infrastructure giant.
In a statement, CEO John Chambers said Christie’s experience leading Cisco's global corporate communications organization has given her a unique understanding of how external audiences view and engage with the company. “This perspective will be critical as Cisco continues to clearly define the expanding role of the network within the communications and IT industry,” he said.
Christie, who joined Cisco in 1999, retains oversight of corporate communications, while adding responsibility for the company’s marketing organization and government affairs.
She was previously managed investor relations at InterDigital Comms. and Aqua America.
Cisco posted 2010 sales of $40 billion with more than 70,000 employees.
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