Debra Brackeen

Role: Independent Board Director at Faction
Location: Palo Alto, CA, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

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About Debra Brackeen

I am a future-focused C-suite executive with 30+ years of global leadership experience across Fortune 100 companies, high-growth enterprises, and startups. I am known for driving strategic growth, championing innovation, and leading organizations through complex transformations.As Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation & Corporate Development Officer at CSAA Insurance Group, I lead enterprise-wide AI strategy, innovation, strategic partnerships, and corporate development. My career includes 10 years at Apple and executive roles at HP, Sun Microsystems, eBay, and Citigroup, where I served as Global Head of Innovation. I bring deep expertise in strategic growth, AI, emerging technologies, and risk management, with a strong focus on aligning innovation with enterprise strategy and governance.I serve as an independent board director for Faction and an advisor to organizations such as The Institutes RiskStream Collaborative. Additionally, I contribute to nonprofit boards, including Legacy Youth Leadership and the Thirst Project.

Experience

Independent Board Director
Faction
Nov 2023 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

Education

Stanford University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), American Studies
1982 — 1986

Skills

Start-Ups
Strategic Partnerships
Business Development
Strategy
Venture Capital
Corporate Development
Strategic Alliances
Program Management
Professional Services
Saas
Management
Leadership

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