Ele O’brien
About Ele O’brien
Ele O’Brien is a Senior Associate in People Analytics at Thoma Bravo, where they focus on delivering data-driven solutions for HR functions. They have a background in consulting and talent operations, having worked at Accenture and Green Thumb Industries, and hold an MBA from Northwestern University.
Current Role at Thoma Bravo
Ele O'Brien serves as a Senior Associate in People Analytics at Thoma Bravo. In this role, O'Brien focuses on driving growth by delivering innovative, integrated, and scalable data and process solutions across essential components of the HR function. O'Brien has been with Thoma Bravo since 2024, contributing to the firm's strategic initiatives in human resources.
Previous Experience at Accenture
O'Brien has extensive experience at Accenture, where they held the positions of Senior Consulting Analyst and Consulting Analyst. As a Senior Consulting Analyst from 2020 to 2021, O'Brien supported corporate strategy, process improvement, and change management for Fortune 500 clients. Prior to that, O'Brien worked as a Consulting Analyst from 2019 to 2020, gaining valuable insights into consulting practices.
Experience in Talent Operations at Green Thumb Industries
O'Brien worked at Green Thumb Industries (GTI) as a People Operations Manager from 2022 to 2023. In this role, O'Brien was responsible for managing talent operations, contributing to the development of effective HR strategies. O'Brien previously held the position of Talent Operations Manager at GTI from 2021 to 2022, further enhancing their expertise in human resources.
Educational Background
O'Brien studied at Northwestern University, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Communication, Economics, and Theatre. O'Brien is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the Kellogg School of Management, with a concentration on Strategy and Data Analytics. This advanced education supports O'Brien's professional development in analytics and strategic management.
Internship Experience at Interior Define
O'Brien gained early professional experience as a Business Development Intern at Interior Define in 2017. During this four-month internship, O'Brien contributed to business development initiatives and later worked as a Consultant with the company in 2018 for an additional four months. This experience provided foundational skills in consulting and business operations.