Cisco appoints Girish D. Rishi to board effective October 9, 2026

CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.

Cisco's board appointed Girish D. Rishi, CEO of Cognite Holding B.V., as director effective October 9, 2026.
Board determined Rishi is independent under Nasdaq listing standards; committee assignments have not yet been determined.
Rishi will receive pro rata $105,000 annual cash retainer and initial equity award with grant date fair value equal to pro rata portion of $270,000.
Non-employee directors eligible for Cisco charitable match up to $25,000 for calendar 2026; Rishi entered standard indemnity agreement.

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Girish D. Rishi

Director

CSCO · CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.

Effective: 2026-10-09
Filed: October 9, 2026, 4:08 PM ET

On October 7, 2026, the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Cisco Systems, Inc. (“Cisco”) appointed Girish D. Rishi, CEO of Cognite Holding B.V., as a member of the Board effective October 9, 2026.

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Girish D. Rishi was appointed as Director at CISCO SYSTEMS, INC..

Action: appointed
Role: Director

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On October 7, 2026, the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Cisco Systems, Inc. (“Cisco”) appointed Girish D. Rishi, CEO of Cognite Holding B.V., as a member of the Board effective October 9, 2026.

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