Sean Burns
About Sean Burns
Sean Burns is the Global Head of Learning & Development at Coupa Software, with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations.
Title and Role at Coupa Software
Sean Burns holds the position of Global Head of Learning & Development at Coupa Software. Since 2019, he has been leading the company's learning and development initiatives in San Mateo, California. He is responsible for aligning these initiatives with Coupa Software's core values and culture, significantly contributing to its recognition as a certified Great Place to Work.
Previous Experience at Next Level Leaders
Before joining Coupa Software, Sean Burns served as Principal at Next Level Leaders from 2016 to 2019. Based in San Mateo, California, he was focused on leadership development and helping clients enhance their organizational capabilities.
Tenure at ServiceSource
Sean Burns held multiple roles at ServiceSource. From 2014 to 2015, he was the Chief Learning Officer, responsible for overseeing learning strategies in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to this, he served as Vice President, Head of Learning and Development from 2011 to 2014, where he managed comprehensive training programs and initiatives.
Educational Background
Sean Burns earned an MBA in Organizational Leadership from Trinity College Dublin, completing his studies in 2003. He also holds a degree in Modern Languages: Spanish from College of the Holy Cross, where he studied from 1984 to 1988.
Early Career and Additional Roles
In his early career, Sean Burns worked as Head Tennis Coach at Santa Clara University from 1993 to 2002. He later became Principal at Leadership Development Team, LLC, a role he held from 2004 to 2011. These positions highlight his long-standing commitment to leadership and team development.