Brian Macmillan
About Brian Macmillan
Brian Macmillan is an Account Executive at Ashby, where he focuses on enhancing hiring processes and promoting employer brands. He has extensive experience in sales and account management across various companies, including LinkedIn, WeWork, and Oracle.
Current Role at Ashby
Brian Macmillan serves as an Account Executive at Ashby, a position he has held since 2023. His role focuses on empowering hiring teams by leveraging a recruiting operations mindset to improve workflows for both teams and candidates. He joined Ashby due to its thoughtful approach in supporting ambitious Talent Acquisition teams, drawing insights from numerous interviews with Talent leaders. Brian is excited to contribute to Ashby's growth in the EMEA region.
Previous Experience in Sales and Account Management
Brian has extensive experience in sales and account management across various organizations. He worked at LinkedIn in multiple roles, including Senior Relationship Manager and Enterprise Account Director, from 2014 to 2018. He also held the position of Senior Enterprise Account Director at WeWork from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, he was Head of Sales at &Open and Strategic Account Executive at Unmind. His career began with roles at Dell and Apple, where he developed foundational sales skills.
Educational Background
Brian Macmillan studied at the University of Limerick, where he earned a BSc in Information Technology and Telecommunications from 2001 to 2005. His studies included Digital Systems, Tech Maths, Web Development, Databases, Operating Systems, and Electronics. He later pursued an MA in Business Management at the same university from 2010 to 2011, focusing on Marketing, Organizational Behavior, Economics, Strategic Management, Knowledge Management, and Accounting.
Contributions to Product Development at Ashby
At Ashby, Brian contributed to the development of a product that features customizable Applicant Tracking System (ATS), analytics, scheduling, and sourcing automation. His involvement reflects his commitment to improving processes and solving problems within a team setting. He appreciates the structured onboarding experience at Ashby, which provided comprehensive information and highlighted the company's dedication to delivering a best-in-class product to clients.
Focus on Workplace Culture and Employer Branding
Brian believes in the importance of creating psychologically safe workplaces and has experience in promoting employer brands to attract talent. His approach to sales is driven by a passion for improving processes and solving problems collaboratively. This focus on workplace culture aligns with his commitment to enhancing the overall candidate experience in recruitment.