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 180,000 “Googlers” in more than 70 countries. In 2017, Brian founded The Google School for Leaders, the company’s first-ever enterprise leadership development center of excellence, which has reached 50,000 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 at American Red Cross, British Airways, JetBlue Airways, Lockheed Martin, Marriott International, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Oppenheimer Funds, South African Airways, The 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 University of Southern California Marshall School of Business and Bideawee Animal Rescue in New York City. Brian holds a B.A. in Business Administration and Communications, an M.S. in Organizational Change Management, and a
Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology. He lives in New York City with his partner, and dog Alfred.
