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Chambers has been lauded by
government leaders and countless publications for his
visionary strategy, his ability to drive an entrepreneurial
culture, and his warm-hearted, straight-talking approach.
Widely recognized for his evangelistic style, Chambers is
considered one of the most innovative and dynamic leaders in
global business today.
In June of this year,
Chambers was awarded the American Society for Training and
Development award for Champion of Workplace Learning and
Performance. Chambers was given the award for his advocacy,
commitment, and actions that affirm the value of workplace
learning and performance. In December 2000, Chambers was
selected to serve on President George W. Bush's transition
team as a member of his Education Committee. In this role, he
shared his expertise with the new administration and provided
guidance on a broad range of policy matters related to
Education. In November 2000, Upside Magazine ranked
John Chambers as number six on the list of high tech's top 100
high rollers for 1999. Chambers was recently named "CEO
of the Year" by Chief Executive magazine and his
peers. ABC's 20/20 spotlighted Chambers as "The Best Boss
in America" and Time Digital placed him among
the top 10 most influential leaders shaping technology today.
Recently, the Industry Standard rated Chambers as one
of the most influential people in the Internet Economy. In
April 2000, Worth Magazine named him the #2 CEO in
America. Chambers was also awarded the Internet Industry
Leader Award for 2000 by the United States Internet Council.
In 1999, Business Week named Chambers "Mr.
Internet," one of the most influential people in
e-business and one of the top 25 executives worldwide.
Cisco is proud to play a key
role in shaping the Internet Economy. Using Internet
applications, Cisco realizes tremendous productivity benefits
and cost savings. In 1997, Cisco conducted one-third of the
world's electronic commerce. In May, 91 percent of Cisco's
orders - that's over $47 million per day - were transacted
over the Internet.
In 2001, Fortune
listed Cisco as the #3 best place to work and the #2 most
admired company in America. The Sunday Times rated
Cisco Systems the #1 company to work for in the United
Kingdom. Network World recently rated Cisco as one of
the "10 most powerful companies in networking."
Chambers joined Cisco in 1991
as Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Operations. He
was a member of former President Clinton's Committee for Trade
Policy. Prior to joining Cisco, Chambers spent eight years at
Wang Laboratories and six years with IBM. Chambers holds a
J.D. degree and B.S./B.A. degree in business from West
Virginia University. He later received an MBA degree in
finance and management from Indiana University.
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