Cisco Blogs / Francesco Benvenuto
Francesco Benvenuto
Senior Manager
Government Affairs - EMEAR
I work in Cisco Italy since 2000 and I am currently Government affairs senior manager in the EMEAR Team.
A life ago I have been graduated in Economics and Social Sciences and since more than 30 years I’m working in ICT industry.
I represent Cisco in some associations of ICT industry and entrepreneurs. I am in the board of directors of a NGO called “Cancer First Aid Onlus”.
I am volunteering with Cisco's colleagues, in particular in ICT training for prisoners in jail and in promoting concerts, held by a rock band formed by colleagues, to support social causes.
Articles
These Cisco Employees Go Behind Bars to Give Educational Freedom
Normally prison is a punishment site, but for us this is also a place for re-education. 15 years ago, we began the first Cisco Networking Academy for those in prison to learn critical skills for when they are released. Yes, they are prisoners and have long punishments. But we’re hoping to empower th…
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