Dan O'connell
About Dan O'connell
Dan O'Connell is the Chief Executive Officer of Front, having assumed the role in 2024. He has extensive experience in sales and strategy, previously holding key positions at companies such as Dialpad and Google.
Current Role at Front
Dan O'Connell serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Front, a position he has held since 2024. His role involves overseeing the company's strategic direction and operations in San Francisco, California. O'Connell's leadership is focused on enhancing customer engagement and driving growth within the organization.
Previous Experience at Dialpad
O'Connell has a significant history with Dialpad, where he held multiple leadership roles. He served as Chief Revenue Officer and Board Member from 2019 to 2022, and as Chief AI & Strategy Officer from 2022 to 2024. Additionally, he was the Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Commercial Sales for a year in 2018 to 2019. His contributions at Dialpad have been integral to its growth and strategic initiatives.
Career at Google
Dan O'Connell worked at Google for nearly a decade, holding various positions related to AdWords. His roles included Account Coordinator, Account Executive, and Sales Manager, among others. He was involved in sales and account management from 2003 to 2012, contributing to the company's advertising sales strategies and team leadership.
Education and Expertise
O'Connell holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, which he completed from 2011 to 2014. He also studied Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia at Santa Clara University, achieving a degree in Communications. His educational background supports his expertise in business strategy and digital communication.
Advisory Role at Branch Metrics
Since 2014, Dan O'Connell has served as an advisor at Branch Metrics. In this role, he provides strategic guidance and insights to help the company enhance its mobile linking and attribution solutions. His extensive experience in the tech industry contributes to the advisory capacity he offers.