Renee La Briola
About Renee La Briola
Renee La Briola is the Principal Product Manager for Strategic Partnerships at Flexport in San Francisco, with a background in business development and product planning at Google and Ogilvy.
Principal Product Manager at Flexport
Renee La Briola currently holds the position of Principal Product Manager, Strategic Partnerships at Flexport, based in San Francisco, California, United States. In this hybrid role, Renee focuses on cultivating high-value relationships with key retailers and third-party marketplaces. Her efforts enable these businesses to optimize their supply chains and grow their operations. She brings a wealth of experience from previous roles to drive impactful partnerships.
Previous Role at Google
Before joining Flexport, Renee La Briola served in multiple significant roles at Google. She was the Business Development Lead for Google Fi and Orion WiFi from 2022 to 2023 in Mountain View, California. In this position, she spearheaded business development initiatives, revolutionizing how mobile consumers connect to WiFi networks. Previously, she was Head of Business Development & Product Planning for Google Nest and Pixel from 2018 to 2022 in Sydney, Australia, leading the launch of over 25 products. She also held the role of Senior Industry Manager in Travel & Tourism from 2015 to 2018, also based in Sydney.
Career at Ogilvy
Renee La Briola has extensive experience from her time with Ogilvy. She served as Head of Department at Ogilvy in Singapore from 2014 to 2015. Prior to this, she was Managing Partner at Neo@Ogilvy from 2012 to 2014 and Business Partner from 2011 to 2012, both in London, United Kingdom. During her tenure at Ogilvy, she played key roles in business development and departmental leadership.
Educational Background
Renee La Briola holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from AGSM @ UNSW Business School, specializing in Business Administration and Management. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Marketing from Pepperdine University. Additionally, she completed the Executive Leadership Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, which has further equipped her with advanced leadership skills.
Expertise in Business Development
With a proven track record of negotiating complex deals and delivering value, Renee La Briola excels in business development. At Google, she led the launch of more than 25 products for Google Nest and Pixel. Her work in business development for Google Fi and Orion WiFi has been revolutionary in enhancing mobile connectivity. At Flexport, she continues to create and execute impactful go-to-market plans, leveraging creativity, insights, and technology to foster significant partnerships.