Ben Follansbee
About Ben Follansbee
Ben Follansbee serves as the Head of Total Rewards and Analytics at Chainlink Labs, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at companies like Uber and Nuro. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Current Role at Chainlink Labs
Ben Follansbee serves as the Head of Total Rewards and Analytics at Chainlink Labs. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in employee compensation and analytics. His role involves overseeing total rewards programs and leveraging data analytics to enhance employee satisfaction and organizational effectiveness.
Previous Experience in People Operations
Prior to his current role, Ben worked at Nuro as the Head of Total Rewards, People Operations, and Analytics from 2020 to 2022. His responsibilities included developing and implementing total rewards strategies to attract and retain talent. He also held various positions at Uber, including Manager of Analytics Business Partners and Senior Business Partner for People Analytics, where he focused on data-driven decision-making in human resources.
Educational Background
Ben Follansbee completed his Bachelor of Arts in Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2001 to 2005. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at UCLA Anderson School of Management, specializing in Management Consulting, Marketing Strategy, and Operations, graduating in 2015. His educational background supports his expertise in analytics and strategic management.
Career Path and Early Roles
Ben's career began with a role as a Lead Marketing Consultant at Dot Click Media, Inc from 2010 to 2011. He then transitioned to Taco Bell as a Financial Strategist for a brief period in 2014. He joined Mercer in 2015, where he progressed from Associate to Senior Associate, gaining experience in compensation and benefits analysis until 2018.
Experience in Analytics and Strategy
Throughout his career, Ben has focused on analytics and strategic roles. His time at Uber and Nuro involved significant responsibilities in analytics and people operations, where he utilized data to inform business decisions. This experience has shaped his current approach to total rewards and analytics at Chainlink Labs.