Charu Adesnik

Charu Adesnik is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in social impact and innovation. Currently serving as the Executive Director of the Cisco Foundation and as the Director of Social Impact and Innovation at Cisco Systems, Inc. since December 2008, Charu has a proven track record in driving meaningful initiatives within the technology sector. Prior to this role, Charu worked as a Senior Manager at Deloitte from 2000 to 2008 and held the position of Program Officer at The World Bank from 1994 to 2000. Charu holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science from Emory University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Miami.