Brian Millham is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Salesforce, where he has been a foundational leader since 1999. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, he was instrumental in architecting the company’s global sales and customer success engines, shaping its go-to-market strategy from the ground up.
Outside of work, Brian is dedicated to his family and is actively involved in philanthropy. He and his wife support community organizations, including animal welfare and historical associations on Nantucket, reflecting a deep commitment to causes they care about.
Unique fact: Brian was Salesforces 13th employee, joining the company in its founding year and playing a pivotal role throughout its entire history.
Brian Millham
President and Chief Operating Officer at Salesforce
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Customer-Centric Growth
His career has been defined by building and leading Salesforce's Customer Success Group, ensuring customers derive long-term value from their investment.
Global Sales Strategy
As one of the first salespeople in 1999, he was the primary architect of the company's global go-to-market strategy and sales organization.
Salesforce 'Ohana' Culture
Having been with the company for over two decades, he is a key leader in championing and evolving the unique "Ohana" culture as a company superpower.
Media Appearances
Why Admins Matter With Brian Millham. Featured in SoundCloud (Salesforce Admins)
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and his fast‑rising COO Brian Millham discuss AI, leadership and the future of the cloud. Featured in Business Insider
Salesforce's Longtime Operating Chief Millham to Retire – Washington Named Successor and Financial Chief. Featured in The Wall Street Journal
Work History
8-2022
President and Chief Operating Officer at Salesforce
9-2020 - 8-2022
Chief Customer Success Officer and COO, Global Distribution at Salesforce
9-2018 - 9-2020
President, Customer Success Group at Salesforce
9-1999 - 9-2018
President, Commercial Sales at Salesforce
Education
Education details unavailable from University of California, Berkeley
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Location : San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : President and Chief Operating Officer at Salesforce
