Udemy to expands executive team with Greg Brown as President

Edtech Udemy has announced that Greg Brown will join the company as President. Brown brings over 20 years of executive experience leading high-growth and mission-driven technology companies. He will join the company to help its global customers achieve better business outcomes and drive innovation through learning.

“We are excited to welcome Greg during this important growth stage for the company,” said Gregg Coccari, CEO of Udemy. “As our business continues to accelerate around the world, Greg’s leadership experience and industry acumen will be invaluable to help companies and individuals everywhere unlock the value of learning.”

“Udemy is powering the future of skills development and this is a very exciting time to be part of the organization,” said Brown. “After years in the people and talent management industry, it’s clear that traditional approaches to workplace learning can’t keep up with our changing world. Udemy has cracked the code on delivering learning that enables learners, organizations, and instructors to unlock their potential.”

About Greg Brown

Brown most recently served as CEO at Reflektive. Before Reflektive, Brown was the Senior VP, International Business at Blackhawk Network. He also held the position of Chief Revenue Officer at Achievers. During his tenure, he increased Achievers’ revenue from $27 million to more than $100 million. Brown’s previous experience also includes roles at WebEx. There, he helped grow revenue from $5 million to over $300 million. Further, he has also worked with PivotLink, Mindjet, and Extole.

This hire comes at an exciting time for Udemy, as the company continues to grow globally. In 2020, Udemy reached a $3.25 billion valuation. Udemy for Business surpassed $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) with notable customers. Big names included The Walt Disney Corporation, Apple, Unicef, PayPal, Accenture, Samsung, Unilever, Instacart, Okta, and thousands of others.