Penélope Valdés Boy, izvršna direktorica, Cisco EMEA | zagovornica voditeljstva, tehnologije in trajnosti

Penélope G. Valdés Boy, rojena v Mehiki, že več kot 25 let živi in dela v Madridu. Je izkušena voditeljica z skoraj tridesetletno kariero v globalnih korporacijah, kot so Cisco, Microsoft in Disney.

Trenutno vodi Ciscov segment malih in srednjih podjetij (SMB) v 21 državah južne in srednje Evrope, kjer spodbuja rast in inovacije z visoko učinkovitimi večkulturnimi ekipami. Navdušena nad tehnologijo kot vzvodom za preobrazbo in trajnost deluje tudi kot ambasadorka zelenega razvoja, ki spodbuja odgovorno in hkrati dobičkonosno rast.

Kot priznana voditeljica, ki zna graditi mostove med ljudmi in kulturami, je Penélope znana po svoji empatiji, strateški viziji ter sposobnosti povezovanja ljudi okoli skupnega poslanstva. Trenutno se dodatno izpopolnjuje v Programu za višje vodstvene kadre (PADE) na poslovni šoli IESE Business School, s katerim še krepi svoj pristop k zavestnemu in odgovornemu vodenju.

Penélope Valdés Boy, Senior Executive, Cisco EMEA | Leadership, Technology & Sustainability Advocate

Originally from Mexico and based in Madrid for over 25 years, Penélope G. Valdés Boy is a senior executive with nearly three decades of experience in global corporations such as Cisco, Microsoft, and Disney.

She currently leads Cisco’s SMB business across 21 countries in Southern and Central Europe, driving growth and innovation through high-performing, multicultural teams. Passionate about technology as a catalyst for transformation and sustainability, she also serves as a green ambassador, promoting responsible and profitable growth.

A recognized bridge-builder leader, Penélope is known for her empathy, strategic vision, and ability to connect people and cultures around shared purpose. She is currently pursuing the Senior Executive Management Program (PADE) at IESE Business School to further strengthen her approach to conscious and purposeful leadership.