Karina Fariña

Karina Fariña is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in account management and sales strategy, currently serving as a Key Account Manager for Cisco since July 2017, focusing on Telco Key Accounts. In addition to this role, Karina contributes as a Diversity and Inclusion Board Member for Cisco in the EMEA region and participates on Cisco's Digital Advisory Board, advocating for digital transformation in sales. Karina also empowers women in technology as a Business Mentor at IE Business School and founded Raising Prowess, a social enterprise aimed at promoting social and labor inclusion in Latam and EMEA. Prior to Cisco, Karina held various roles at Telefónica, including Global Partner Business Development and Partner Strategic Management. Karina's educational background includes multiple advanced degrees in Data Science, Business Administration, and Telecommunications Engineering from prestigious institutions such as IE Business School, The London School of Economics, and others.