Meet the Chiefs: Bruce Klein, SVP, Cisco Worldwide Partner Organization—Who is he?

As senior vice president of Cisco Systems' (CSCO) Worldwide Partner Organization, Bruce Klein is responsible for supporting Cisco’s global partner business, including system integrators, VARs, distributors, service partners, independent software vendors and technology partners. Klein and his team develop Cisco’s strategic initiatives and program innovations to promote growth in existing markets and create new areas for business, while ensuring that partners have the tools and resources they need to meet customer demands.

Prior to joining Cisco in 2004, Klein was the vice president of Federal at Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), where he managed sales, services, support and marketing into the federal government.

What is Meet the Chiefs?

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