Kevin Weil joins Cisco board to support AI & growth strategy

Cisco has appointed Kevin Weil to its board of directors, with the appointment effective from 12 May 2025.

Weil is currently serving as Chief Product Officer at OpenAI, where he has been involved in transforming artificial intelligence research into practical solutions for a wide array of users, businesses, and developers globally.

Chuck Robbins, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Cisco, said, "Kevin has an exceptional track record of scaling products to deliver meaningful business value for customers. We are excited to leverage his deep expertise in AI and product innovation to guide our strategic initiatives and accelerate Cisco's growth."

Weil's professional background includes several significant roles in the technology sector. Before joining OpenAI, he led product and business as President at Planet Labs, was a cofounder of the Libra cryptocurrency project, served as Vice President of Product at Instagram, and previously worked as Senior Vice President of Product at Twitter.

On his appointment, Weil stated, "I'm thrilled to join the board of directors at Cisco, a company building the infrastructure necessary to fulfil the promise of AI. I look forward to working with Chuck and the Cisco team to drive impactful solutions and navigate the exciting opportunities ahead."

In addition to this new board role at Cisco, Weil holds a position on the board of The Nature Conservancy.

Weil holds a Master of Science in Physics from Stanford University and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Physics and Mathematics from Harvard University.

The appointment is expected to contribute to the company's work in artificial intelligence, product strategy, and technology solutions moving forward.