Rainer Leeb
About Rainer Leeb
Rainer Leeb serves as the Head of Business Operations and Planning at SoundHound Inc., bringing extensive experience in digital marketing and international business development. His career includes significant roles at eBay, PayPal, and UPC Broadband, where he developed skills in strategic planning, team leadership, and budget oversight.
Current Role at SoundHound
Rainer Leeb serves as the Head of Business Operations and Planning at SoundHound Inc. since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing business operations and strategic planning initiatives within the organization. His focus includes managing annual planning processes, which encompass objectives and key results (OKRs), headcount planning, and budget oversight. Leeb's expertise in operational management supports SoundHound's growth and development in the competitive technology landscape.
Previous Experience at eBay
Rainer Leeb held multiple positions at eBay, contributing significantly to the company's marketplace development and product marketing efforts. He worked as the Head of Marketplace Development (Category Management) from 2005 to 2008 in Vienna, Austria. Later, he served as the Director Product Marketing & Merchandising for eBay Motors from 2010 to 2011 in San Jose. Additionally, he was the Head of International Ad Operations for a brief period in 2008 and the Director Product Marketing for FSBO Vehicles from 2008 to 2010. His diverse roles at eBay enhanced his skills in digital marketing and international business development.
Career Background in Marketing and Development
Before his tenure at SoundHound and eBay, Rainer Leeb worked at various organizations, including UPC Broadband as Commercial Development Director from 2003 to 2005 in Vienna, Austria, and PayPal as Director CRM Consumer Marketing from 2011 to 2014 in San Jose. His career also includes a position at Telekom Austria as Content and Commercial Development Manager from 1999 to 2003. Leeb's extensive experience in marketing and commercial development has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of sales, account management, and strategic planning.
Educational Background
Rainer Leeb earned his MBA from the Kogod School of Business at American University, where he studied International Business from 1994 to 1996. Prior to that, he studied at WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business), achieving a Mag. in Trade, Accounting, and Auditing from 1989 to 1994. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in business operations and marketing.
Skills and Expertise
Rainer Leeb possesses a diverse skill set in digital marketing, including search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), pay-per-click (PPC), cost per thousand impressions (CPM), and social and mobile marketing. He has a proven track record in managing teams across various business functions and has extensive experience in purchasing and negotiation, which contributes to effective business reporting and strategic planning.