Brian is Google’s chief talent and learning officer. Responsible for building a vibrant, inclusive culture that accelerates the growth of Google’s business and talent, he oversees onboarding, training, leadership development and talent management for 150,000 “Googlers” in more than 60 countries. In 2017, Brian founded The Google School for Leaders, the company’s first-ever enterprise leadership development center of excellence, which has reached 25,000+ leaders to date.
Prior to joining Google, Brian founded and led gothamCulture, a New York City-based organizational development firm specializing in leadership and culture transformation. Brian advised C-level leaders from American Red Cross, British Airways, JetBlue Airways, Kulula Airlines, Lockheed Martin, Marriott International, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Oppenheimer Funds, South African Airways, U.S. Department of Defense, and Virgin America. In 2014, Inc. Magazine named gothamCulture as one of America’s fastest growing companies.
Previously, Brian led organizational development for JetBlue Airways. Brian helped shape the company’s distinctive culture from the ground up and contributed to the company’s massive growth as a member of the original start up team. Prior to that, Brian held positions at Continental Airlines and Virgin Atlantic Airways.
Brian serves on several boards including The Gansevoort in New York City and Bideawee, one of the country’s first animal rescue organizations. Brian holds a BA in Business Administration and Communications, an MS in Organizational Change Management, and a PhD in Organizational Psychology. He lives in New York City with his partner Michael and 10-year-old dog, Alfred.
