Brandon Vaughan

Global Director of Public Relations at Slalom

Brandon Vaughan is a seasoned professional with an impressive background in business operations and consulting, contributing to his current role as Head of Business Operations at WhatsApp Inc. With a wide range of experience in growth, monetization, pricing, and consumer engagement across various industries, including technology, commerce, and travel, Vaughan is a proven partner to senior leaders.

Vaughan's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the Wharton School, along with a Bachelor of Science in International Business from Universidad Pontificia Comillas. He also studied at Insead, a highly ranked business school situated in France and Singapore.

Prior to his current position, Vaughan was an Entrepreneur in Residence at Sitawi Finance for Good, a Kiva fellow at Kiva.org, a Principal at Oliver Wyman, and a member of the Financial Restructuring Group at Houlihan Lokey. Additionally, he was a Financial Analyst at Index Fund Advisors, Inc.

Experience

Global Director of Public Relations at Slalom (September 2022 - Present)

Head of Public Relations at OfferUp (September 2018 - September 2022); PR Manager at T-Mobile (March 2017 - September 2018); Account Supervisor at Edelman (August 2010 - March 2017)

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Advertising, Film & Media Arts at Chapman University; Japanese language and culture; Japanese film and literature studies at Sophia University; Lakeside School