Peter Bailey is the SVP and GM of Cisco’s Security business, where he leads efforts to accelerate the growth of our Security business by driving operational excellence in product strategy and go-to-market execution. With over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, SaaS, and enterprise software, Peter specializes in operationalizing enterprise software product strategies and executing go-to-market strategies at scale.

Prior to Cisco, Peter served as VP/GM of the Security Operations (SecOps) business at Google Cloud, a rapidly expanding cybersecurity division supporting large enterprises and government entities.

Peter held various operational leadership roles, including CEO of Vertical Communications, a telecom software and services provider, from 2011 to 2019. Throughout his career as an operator and leader, a consistent theme has been his ability to build high-performing teams, instill a strong sense of mission, and drive exceptional customer outcomes.