Brian Quast
About Brian Quast
Brian Quast serves as the Head of Marketing Operations at DNAnexus and the Vice President of Commercial at Matterworks, bringing extensive experience in marketing and sales across various companies. He holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from San Jose State University and has expertise in marketing automation tools.
Work at DNAnexus
Brian Quast has been serving as the Head of Marketing Operations at DNAnexus since 2021. In this role, he oversees marketing strategies and operations to enhance the company's market presence. His responsibilities include managing marketing automation and optimizing lead generation processes.
Current Role at Matterworks
In addition to his position at DNAnexus, Brian Quast also holds the title of Vice President of Commercial at Matterworks, a role he has maintained since 2021. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, he focuses on commercial strategies that drive business growth and market engagement.
Education and Expertise
Brian Quast earned an MBA with a focus on Marketing and Finance from San Jose State University. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology from the same institution. His expertise includes proficiency in marketing automation tools such as Marketo and HubSpot, which he has effectively utilized throughout his career.
Professional Background
Brian Quast has an extensive professional background in marketing and sales. He worked at Turner BioSystems as Director of Sales and Marketing for 12 years, followed by a role as Research Associate at Elan Pharmaceuticals. He also served as Global Consumables Account Manager at Labcyte Inc. and Senior Director of Product Marketing at Molecular Devices.
Achievements in Marketing
During his tenure at Intabio, Brian Quast developed and implemented business strategies that significantly increased product awareness. He launched the Intabio website and integrated it with HubSpot for marketing automation, enhancing lead nurturing and lead scoring. Additionally, he implemented Account Based Marketing (ABM) strategies to drive targeted lead generation for a B2B audience.