Cisco Systems, Inc. has appointed Girish D. Rishi, the Chief Executive Officer of Cognite Holding B.V., to its Board of Directors, effective October 9, 2026. The Board has determined that Mr. Rishi qualifies as an independent director under Nasdaq listing standards.
Key Details
- Appointee: Girish D. Rishi, CEO of Cognite Holding B.V.
- Effective Date: The appointment is effective October 9, 2026.
- Compensation: Mr. Rishi will receive a pro-rata portion of the standard non-employee director compensation, which includes a $105,000 annual cash retainer and an initial equity award valued at a pro-rata portion of $270,000.
- Committee Assignments: Board committee assignments for Mr. Rishi have not yet been determined.