Blake Brannon
About Blake Brannon
Blake Brannon serves as the Chief Product & Strategy Officer at OneTrust, where he has significantly contributed to the development of the Trust Intelligence Platform. He holds multiple degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and has previously held leadership roles at OneTrust and AirWatch by VMware.
Current Role at OneTrust
Blake Brannon serves as the Chief Product & Strategy Officer at OneTrust, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he has been instrumental in positioning the company as a leader in trust and impact through strategic product development. His leadership focuses on enhancing the integration of privacy, governance, risk management, compliance (GRC), ethics, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) functions.
Previous Experience at OneTrust
Before his current role, Blake Brannon worked at OneTrust as the Chief Technology Officer from 2017 to 2021. During his tenure, he played a key role in developing the Trust Intelligence Platform, which integrates various functions including privacy, GRC, ethics, and ESG. His contributions facilitated seamless collaboration among these teams, enhancing data and process integration.
Career at AirWatch by VMware
Blake Brannon held multiple positions at AirWatch by VMware, where he worked for eight years from 2008 to 2016. He served as the Global Director of Sales Engineering and later as the Vice President of Product Marketing from 2016 to 2017. His experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in product development and strategic marketing.
Education and Expertise
Blake Brannon studied at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from 2004 to 2007. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving a Master of Science in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, he completed a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from 2007 to 2008, further solidifying his technical expertise.
Research Experience
In 2007, Blake Brannon worked as a Research Assistant at the Georgia Institute of Technology for 11 months. This experience provided him with foundational skills in research and development, which have been beneficial throughout his career in technology and product strategy.