Rebecca Jacoby, 2009 Honoree
- Title
- Senior vice president, CIO
- Employer
- Cisco Systems Inc.
- Location
- San Jose
- Favorite gadget:
- "My iPod."
- Favorite ice cream flavor:
- Mocha almond fudge
- Most valuable career advice:
- "You can learn something from everyone."
- What do you love about IT?
- "In general, IT professionals are smart and genuine ... and we have a real opportunity to drive value."
- Best mentoring relationship:
- "Everything I know about leadership has been weighed against the example set by my mother, who successfully led nine children."
- Leadership philosophy in a nutshell:
- "Hire great people who are capable of collaborating, learning and driving for results; then establish the clear expectation that they do so. Articulate a clear vision, strategic framework and measures of success for your organization. Communicate them in