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M. Victoria Wong to retire as SVP and Chief Accounting Officer effective May 19, 2026, remaining as Executive Advisor until July 25, 2026.

Nichlas A. Fink appointed SVP and Chief Accounting Officer effective May 20, 2026, succeeding Wong.

Fink, 46, has served as Cisco's VP and Corporate Controller since November 2022, joining in February 2016.

Fink to enter standard Indemnity Agreement providing indemnification to fullest extent permitted by law.

Fink expected to receive restricted stock units with $500,000 grant date fair value.

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The departure of M. Victoria Wong from her role as Chief Accounting Officer after serving as Senior Vice President represents a planned transition in a key financial oversight position. Her continued service as Executive Advisor through July ensures continuity during the handover. Nichlas A. Fink's internal promotion from Vice President and Corporate Controller minimizes disruption, leveraging his decade of experience at Cisco in escalating finance roles since 2016. His prior leadership at Pyxus International adds relevant Chief Accounting Officer expertise. The $500,000 RSU award and standard indemnity align with compensatory practices for such appointments, signaling retention incentives without unusual terms.

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