Cisco Head Government Affairs ASEAN 

Singapore, Singapore 

574350772

• Building relationships with key leaders, elected officials, and policymakers at all levels of government, particularly in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Vietnam
• Providing direct support and counsel to senior Cisco executives in their government engagements
• Advancing public policies that bolster ICT adoption and enable Cisco’s mission to power an inclusive future for all
• Engaging Cisco in local policymaking processes, including representing Cisco in industry coalitions and managing our trade association activities
• Working closely with the President of Cisco ASEAN and country leaders throughout the region, as well as with senior executives globally
• Advising on current political and policy trends across ASEAN, including potential business implications
• Collaborating with our global supply chain team on industrial and trade policies

You have political and public policy experience combined with the following:

• Comprehensive understanding of the legislative and regulatory processes involved in technology policy
• Familiarity with public policy issues and challenges impacting the technology industry across Asia Pacific, with expertise in ASEAN countries
• Strong political judgment and relationship-building skills
• Ability to convey Cisco’s perspective and priorities to government officials, and to explain complex regulatory and policy matters to our senior executives
• Executive presence, coupled with strong communication, collaboration, and advocacy skills

• At least 10+ years’ combined experience in the public and private sector, including within government, corporate government affairs, trade associations, and public policy institutions
• Telecommunications and technology-related experience is a plus
• Native-level English; proficiency in one or more languages spoken in ASEAN countries is a plus
• An advanced degree is a plus
• Willing to travel throughout ASEAN and, on occasion, to countries outside of the region

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, recognize our accomplishments, and grow together. We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things in life to big career moments. Giving back is central to our purpose (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).