Centoni, Cisco’s EVP and Chief Customer Experience Officer, brings extensive experience in enhancing customer success.

PLEASANTON, Calif., Dec. 3, 2024 — Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), a leading provider of solutions for organizations to manage their people and finances, today announced that Liz Centoni, executive vice president and chief customer experience officer at Cisco, has been appointed to its board of directors. 

Centoni is a highly accomplished leader who is passionate about using technology to improve customer success and create exceptional experiences. Her career has been marked by initiatives that have substantially boosted customer satisfaction and loyalty.

“Liz’s dedication to prioritizing customer success perfectly aligns with our unwavering commitment to providing outstanding customer experiences, making her an excellent addition to our Board,” said Carl Eschenbach, CEO, Workday. “Her expertise will be vital in ensuring we continue to surpass customer expectations as we innovate and expand.”

During her 24 years at Cisco, Centoni has held various senior engineering and strategy positions. In 2024, she oversaw the company’s $28 billion acquisition of Splunk, positioning Cisco at the forefront of the AI revolution. Centoni also played a key role in developing Cisco’s responsible AI framework and has championed inclusivity in technology at events such as the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting. She actively mentors and sponsors underrepresented groups, including serving as Cisco’s global executive sponsor for the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) program.

“Joining Workday’s board is a thrilling opportunity to collaborate with a company that shares my passion for empowering individuals and organizations through innovative technology and AI,” said Liz Centoni, executive vice president and chief customer experience officer, Cisco. “I look forward to using my experience to further strengthen Workday’s customer-focused approach and contribute to its ongoing growth.”

Centoni’s appointment is effective immediately.

About Workday

Workday is a leading enterprise platform that helps organizations manage their most important assets – their people and finances. The Workday platform is built with AI at its core to help customers enhance their workforce, optimize work, and drive lasting business progress. Workday is used by more than 10,500 organizations worldwide and across various industries – from mid-sized businesses to over 60% of the Fortune 500. For more information about Workday, visit workday.com.

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