A former executive for Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) has been appointed by Cisco to the role of VP for ANZ, replacing Les Williamson who was promoted to VP for Asia-Pacific last June.

Richard Kitts, formerly Indonesia managing director for NSN, will report to Williamson when he takes up the role in March. He will be based in the company's North Sydney office.

Williamson says he is ‘very pleased’ Kitts opted to bring his ‘wealth of knowledge and experience’ to Cisco.