Cisco Systems, Inc. has appointed Jeff White as president, sales and operations of India & SAARC countries. White will also take on the role of leader of a new India board. White will report to Jaime Valles, president of the company in Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China (APJC), and will work in partnership with Faiyaz Shahpurwala, senior vice president, Industry Solutions and India site leader.

White will also be working closely with Wim Elfrink, executive vice president, Industry solutions and Chief Globalisation officer, who is also the company's Executive Sponsor for India.