# Cisco leadership changes in Australia and New Zealand

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> Updated: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Cisco has implemented several leadership changes within its Australia and New Zealand (A/NZ) operations.

Initially, Jess McFadden, the former New Zealand country leader, was promoted to East Managing Director for A/NZ. This expanded role includes oversight of New South Wales and the Pacific Islands, requiring her relocation to Sydney while maintaining responsibility for the New Zealand market.

Subsequently, the company announced further reshuffling, including the appointment of Rodney Hamill as managing director, South. Hamill, previously the channel chief, will now oversee operations in Victoria, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory. These leadership shifts coincide with the launch of the Cisco 360 Partner Programme, a strategic transition from the Value Incentive Programme designed to focus on AI-driven innovations and partner-led network security.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Cisco reshuffles Australia and New Zealand leadership

Cisco has restructured its Australia and New Zealand leadership, appointing Rodney Hamill as managing director, South, following the launch of the Cisco 360 Partner Programme.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cisco-reshuffles-australia-and-new-zealand-leadership

### 2026-07-29: Cisco appoints Jess McFadden as East Managing Director for Australia‑New Zealand

Cisco promotes Jess McFadden to East Managing Director of Australia‑New Zealand, extending her remit to New South Wales and the Pacific Islands while retaining focus on New Zealand.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cisco-appoints-jess-mcfadden-as-east-managing-director-for-australianew-zealand

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