Dean Brown

Dean Brown is an accomplished business executive with extensive experience in technology leadership. He served as the CEO of IPRO from July 2018 to September 2023.2 During his tenure at IPRO, he led several strategic acquisitions, including ZyLAB and NetGovern, focusing on expanding the company's eDiscovery technology capabilities.1

Professional Background

Before IPRO, Brown had a diverse career in technology and education:

• Co-founded NextU, a startup that was acquired by Open Education2
• Served as Chief Product and Technology Officer at Open Education1
• Held senior leadership roles at companies like Pearson, Thomson, and ACT2

Leadership Style and Expertise

Brown is known for:

• A collaborative leadership approach
• Strong focus on product strategy
• Experience scaling businesses across various sectors
• Expertise in digital marketing, operations, and product management2

Education

He holds multiple academic degrees:

• B.A. from Texas Christian University
• M.A. from University of North Texas
• Doctoral studies at Texas A&M University2

As of January 2024, Brown was appointed CEO of SafetyChain Software34, continuing his track record of leading technology companies.