Lionel Chocron
About Lionel Chocron
Lionel Chocron serves as the Chief Product Officer at Swirlds Labs since 2022, bringing over 20 years of experience in technology and management roles. He has held significant positions at companies such as Cisco, Oracle, and BNP Paribas, and has a strong academic background in engineering and business.
Current Role at Swirlds Labs
Lionel Chocron serves as the Chief Product Officer at Swirlds Labs, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development and strategy, focusing on innovative solutions in the blockchain space. His leadership aims to enhance the company's product offerings and drive market growth.
Previous Experience at Cisco
Chocron worked at Cisco for a total of five years, first as Vice President & General Manager from 2009 to 2014, and earlier as Sr Director - Strategy, Planning and Operations from 2004 to 2009. During his tenure, he contributed to strategic initiatives and operational planning, influencing the company's direction in technology solutions.
Background in Finance and Consulting
Before his roles in technology, Chocron gained experience in finance and consulting. He served as Equity Derivatives Quantitative Manager at BNP Paribas from 1995 to 1998. He also worked at A.T. Kearney as a Senior Engagement Leader from 2000 to 2004 and briefly at Bain & Company as a Management Consultant in 1999.
Education and Expertise
Chocron holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) from Ecole des Mines, where he studied Advanced Computer Science and Mathematics from 1992 to 1994. He furthered his education with a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) from McGill University from 1993 to 1995 and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business from 1998 to 2000.
Career Highlights and Achievements
With over 20 years of experience, Chocron has held significant roles in various organizations, including Oracle as Vice President of Industry and Emerging Technology from 2015 to 2019 and Hedera Hashgraph as Chief Product Officer from 2019 to 2022. He has a proven track record of launching new business units and scaling them for global growth, particularly in disruptive technology innovations.