Laura Quintana
Vice President & General Manager, Cisco Networking Academy
- Role
- Vice President and General Manager, Cisco Networking Academy at Cisco
- Location
- Danville, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Laura Quintana
With over 20 years of executive leadership, I have directed the design and delivery of holistic strategies, solutions, and learner/customer experiences to achieve growth and impact at scale. My expertise lies in cultivating opportunities to build and retain talent, fostering an engaging corporate culture, and developing environments facilitating inclusivity. My proven track record of success includes promoting an innovative and collaborative environment to exceed corporate objectives. I have seamlessly adapted to the highly-regulated requirements of global education and healthcare, spearheading strategic partnerships and creating and delivering customer centric educational product offerings and healthcare telemedicine solutions. Furthermore, I am a seasoned professional with expertise in executive leadership, global team management, and strategic planning. My unique value proposition lies in my ability to drive operational efficiency, enable workforce development, and transform businesses. I have a strong track record of driving growth and impact at scale through my innovative and inclusive approach to leadership. Some of my career highlights include- Transforming Cisco Networking Academy into a global leader in IT skills education, delivering over 150% growth during my tenure as GM, and reaching 4.7M students across 191 countries- Delivering market relevant learning product portfolio in partnership with governments, academic institutions, and non-profits as well as direct-to-consumers, resulting in $459M in-kind value contribution and 96% of students obtaining a job or educational opportunity- Spearheading the Jordan Healthcare Initiatives, implementing Cisco solutions across nine facilities and launching the first cloud-based radiology exchange service in the Middle East and North Africa to improve availability and quality of medical treatment in remote, rural areas.As a global leader, I believe in fostering an environment that drives innovation and delivers exceptional results. I am fluent in English and Spanish, and am skillful driving change and making a positive impact on individuals and communities worldwide. Please network with me to learn how I can add sustainable and rapid growth for your organization.
Experience
Vice President and General Manager, Cisco Networking Academy
Nov 2018 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US
Education
St. Bernard High School
High School
Stanford University
B.S., Industrial Engineering
Skills
- Vendor Management
- Business Alliances
- Change Management
- Program Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Business Process Improvement
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Saas
- Cloud Computing
- Management
- Strategic Planning
- Product Management
- Strategy
- Strategic Partnerships
- Enterprise Software
- Sales Enablement
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