India, Nov. 2 -- At a time when artificial intelligence is fuelling concerns about shrinking entry-level opportunities, Cisco is taking a different approach to young talent. The technology giant's president, Jeetu Patel, has placed an unusual bet on a 27-year-old employee, giving him an opportunity that would typically be reserved for seasoned professionals.

The move shows why some business leaders believe younger employees can bring fresh ideas and question the way things have always been done, especially as AI changes the workplace.

According to a Fortune report, Cisco president and chief product officer Jeetu Patel has handed the responsibility to Padmanabhan Krishnamurthy, popularly known as Paddy.

Krishnamurthy joined Cisco in 202...