Brian Kober
About Brian Kober
Brian Kober serves as the Chief Strategy Officer and Chief of Staff at Anaplan, bringing extensive experience in strategy and transformation across various industries. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan.
Work at Anaplan
Brian Kober serves as the Chief Strategy Officer and Chief of Staff at Anaplan since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for driving strategic initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the company's operational effectiveness. He is based in Florida, United States, and has been instrumental in aligning the company's strategic goals with its operational capabilities. Kober also acts as the executive sponsor for the LatinX employee resource group, promoting diversity and inclusion within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Brian Kober holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a focus on Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan, which he completed from 1980 to 1984. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA from The Wharton School, where he studied Finance and Strategy from 1988 to 1990. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both technical and strategic aspects, enabling him to effectively lead initiatives across various industries.
Background
Kober has extensive experience in strategy and transformation across multiple sectors, including telecommunications and heavy equipment manufacturing. He began his career as a Sales Engineer at Air Products from 1984 to 1988. He then held various strategic roles at Motorola, including Director of Corporate Strategy & Planning and Vice President of Product Operations. His tenure at Komatsu America Corp. included positions such as Chief Enterprise Transformation Officer and Vice President of Information, Analytics, and Strategy.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Brian Kober has demonstrated a proven track record of executing strategic initiatives through collaboration with global teams. He has led corporate strategy, information technology, and product management teams at both Komatsu America and Motorola. His analytical and problem-solving skills have been recognized for contributing to transformative business results. Kober also served as Chief Strategy Officer at Neustar from 2018 to 2022, further solidifying his leadership in strategic roles.