November 17, 2024

HCMx Radio 58: HCM Excellence 17 Live Interview with Alex Goryachev from Cisco

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Guest: Alex Goryachev, Senior Director, Innovation Strategy and Programs, Cisco Corporate Strategic Innovation Group  

Host: Rachel Cooke, Chief Operating Officer, and HCM Principal Analyst, Brandon Hall Group  

About Alex Goryachev Alex began his Cisco journey in 2004 with a singular focus: Innovation. He defined and operationalized several high-profile Cisco initiatives, including the company’s Country Transformation plan for Cisco in emerging markets. He also held senior roles in Development, Marketing, Finance, and Channels, providing him a 360 view of how a great company ticks. Prior to Cisco, Alex was a successful consultant with extended assignments at Napster, Liquid Audio, IBM Global Services, and Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.  

This video originally appeared in HCMx Radio 58 Interview HCM Excellence 2017 on March 29, 2017

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