Dan Hession

Dan Hession is a seasoned business leader specializing in go-to-market strategy, planning, and sales operations, with a notable history of driving growth in the tech industry. They held multiple leadership roles at Shiva Corporation, where they contributed to the company’s IPO and subsequent acquisition by Intel. At Cisco, Dan has led transformative initiatives across various business units and global markets since 2000, focusing on revenue growth and operational excellence, while currently overseeing AI growth strategies and partnerships. Dan also has experience as the Director of Marketing & Product Management at Altiga Networks, which was acquired by Cisco. They are currently pursuing MBA studies at Babson College and a BS in Computer Engineering Technology from Wentworth Institute of Technology.