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Lynne Kingsbury is a visionary marketing and business leader with a track record of driving AI-powered business transformation, cybersecurity strategy, and customer advocacy. With over two decades of experience spanning Fortune 500 companies, emerging tech, and consulting, Lynne specializes in helping organizations navigate complex market transitions, accelerate technology adoption, and unlock new revenue streams.
During her 20+ year tenure at Cisco, Lynne held leadership roles in Data Center Strategy & Planning, Global Marketing, and Business Development. As Director of Strategy & Planning, she spearheaded initiatives that protected $20M in direct revenue, launched customer-centric advisory boards, and helped maintain #1 or #2 market share for emerging product lines. She is known for her ability to craft compelling go-to-market strategies, build strong customer relationships, and execute high-impact programs that drive adoption and growth. Lynne’s leadership in cross-functional collaboration, AI-driven customer engagement, and cybersecurity strategy positioned Cisco’s Data Center solutions as a market leader.
Following her tenure at Cisco, Lynne leveraged her expertise as a Business Strategy Consultant, guiding organizations in AI adoption, cybersecurity best practices, and digital transformation to drive market expansion. She worked with mid-sized enterprises and technology firms, helping them navigate emerging market trends and implement AI-powered go-to-market strategies.
Most recently, Lynne served as Director of Product Management at Protegrity, where she optimized business operations, enhanced cross-functional efficiency, and led AI and customer-driven product innovation. While her time at Protegrity was impacted by executive changes, including the departure of key leadership, Lynne remained focused on driving strategic alignment across product, marketing, and sales to improve business outcomes.