Geoff Lawrie is departing Cisco New Zealand after nine years in the top role, with Dave Wilson (pictured) stepping into the role of country manager from November. Lawrie is leaving to 'extend his career in governance and advisory roles', Cisco says. Wilson has been with Cisco for five years and is a member of the vendor's New Zealand executive team. Most recently he has been leading Cisco's engagement with the telecommunications industry. Prior to joining Cisco, Wilson held both local and international leadership roles with technology companies including Ericsson in New Zealand and Europe. Lawrie's departure has drawn tribute for Lawrie from Cisco ANZ vice president Ken Boal, who says Lawrie has overseen 'significant growth, guided our customer and partner relationships and developed a high performing team in New Zealand' over the past nine year. "Geoff hands over to Dave Wilson with the business in great shape," Boal says.