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Eric Brown

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CFO and COO at Cohesity
📍 Atherton, California, United States

Eric Brown is the CFO and COO of Cohesity, responsible for finance, IT, and operations. With over 25 years in enterprise technology, including security and data management, he has a proven track record of scaling high-performing teams. He holds an MBA and an SB from MIT and is described by colleagues as an extremely capable manager.

As a technology enthusiast, his passion dates back to his time at MIT, where he co-founded an AI and data mining company with classmates. His career has focused on transformative initiatives, such as guiding Electronic Arts shift from disc-based sales to digital distribution and navigating significant financial turnarounds.

He led the successful IPO for Informatica in 2021, raising $1 billion in proceeds at a $10 billion enterprise value.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
CFO and COO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Atherton, California, United States
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Cyber Resilience
His company's recent report and his social media posts highlight the financial pressures of cyberattacks on businesses, emphasizing the need for robust data security and recovery strategies.
AI in Data Security
Actively discusses Cohesity's AI-powered approach to resilience, collaborations with Nvidia, and the use of AI to unlock value from secured data for innovation.
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Career

Work history

8-2023
CFO and COO
Cohesity
1-2023 - 3-2023
Advisor to Chief Executive Officer
Informatica
7-2018 - 1-2023
Chief Financial Officer
Informatica
4-2017 - 1-2022
Advisor
EverQuote
6-2011 - 7-2020
Board Member/Audit Committee Chair
EFI
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Education
1988 - 1990
MBA
MIT Sloan School of Management
1983 - 1987
SB
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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