Eddie O'brien
About Eddie O'brien
Eddie O'Brien serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships & Alliances at Klaviyo and has held various leadership roles in the technology and consumer goods sectors, including significant positions at Microsoft and Gong. He has a background in accounting and management from University College Cork and has extensive experience in partnership development and operational leadership.
Current Role at Klaviyo
Eddie O'Brien serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships & Alliances at Klaviyo, a position he has held since 2024. He operates from the San Francisco Bay Area and focuses on developing strategic partnerships that enhance Klaviyo's market presence and customer engagement.
Previous Experience at Gong
Before joining Klaviyo, Eddie O'Brien worked at Gong as the Senior Vice President of International & Partnerships from 2023 to 2024. He was responsible for driving international growth and managing partnerships, contributing to Gong's expansion in the sales intelligence sector.
Educational Background
Eddie O'Brien earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Business/Management from University College Cork, where he studied from 1984 to 1988. He also completed his Chartered Accountancy studies at ICAEW from 1988 to 1992, achieving the designation of Chartered Accountant.
Career at Microsoft
Eddie O'Brien held various executive roles at Microsoft for 15 years, starting in Dublin, Ireland, and later in Redmond, Washington. His positions included Vice President of Worldwide Operator Sales, where he oversaw financial growth in the Windows Ecosystem, and General Manager of Worldwide Sales Operations for Microsoft Dynamics.
Leadership Roles in Other Companies
Eddie O'Brien has held significant leadership positions in several organizations. He was the CEO of Americas at Arvato Bertelsmann and served as Global Channel Chief at Dropbox. Additionally, he was the Executive Vice President and Chief Channel Officer at Automation Anywhere, where he led the expansion of the partner ecosystem.