Brian Ro, Sphr
About Brian Ro, Sphr
Brian Ro is a Senior Director of Total Rewards with extensive experience in compensation and benefits management across various tech companies. He currently works at ThoughtSpot and serves as an advisor at PeopleTech Partners, leveraging his background in finance and consulting.
Work at ThoughtSpot
Brian Ro currently serves as the Senior Director of Total Rewards at ThoughtSpot, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's total rewards strategy, which includes compensation, benefits, and employee engagement initiatives. His extensive experience in managing compensation and benefits programs across various tech companies informs his approach to creating effective reward systems that align with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Postmates Inc.
Before joining ThoughtSpot, Brian Ro worked at Postmates Inc. as the Senior Director of Compensation & Benefits from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he managed the compensation and benefits framework for the company, contributing to the development of competitive reward programs that supported employee retention and satisfaction in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Education and Expertise
Brian Ro earned his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, where he studied Finance and Accounting. His educational background, combined with his professional experience, provides him with a strong foundation in financial services and total rewards management, enhancing his capability to advise organizations on effective compensation strategies.
Career Background
Brian Ro has a diverse career background that includes roles in management consulting and tech startups. He has held various leadership positions, such as Director of Business Development at FPL Advisory Group and Director of Compensation and Benefits at Ripple. His experience spans multiple high-growth tech companies, where he has developed a proven track record in leading people operations and total rewards initiatives.
Advisory Role at PeopleTech Partners
Since 2020, Brian Ro has been an Advisor at PeopleTech Partners, where he provides guidance to tech startups on total rewards strategies. His advisory role allows him to leverage his expertise in compensation and benefits to help emerging companies design effective reward systems that attract and retain talent in a competitive market.