Greg Brown

Early Life

Greg Brown was born in 1960 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Growing up, he learned the value of hard work and commitment. He graduated from Rutgers University in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science in economics.

Rise to Success

Brown's career began at AT&T in 1982. He then moved to Ameritech and was appointed president of Ameritech Custom Business Services in 1996. In 2003, Brown joined Motorola as head of the communications, government, and industrial solutions sector. He led the acquisition of Symbol Technologies for $3.9 billion. In 2008, he was named CEO, and in 2011, he became Chairman of the Board. Under his leadership, Motorola Solutions has made over 50 acquisitions and achieved significant total shareholder return.

Key Business Strategies

Brown's tenure has been marked by strategic moves, including spinning off Motorola's smartphone business (Motorola Mobility) in 2011 and focusing on mission-critical communications and security solutions. This has involved investments in land mobile radio (LMR) communications, command center technologies, and video security solutions. He is credited with transforming Motorola Solutions into a global leader in its sector.

Philanthropy

Greg Brown and his wife, Anna, are actively involved in philanthropy. They have co-chaired fundraising efforts for educational institutions and supported community initiatives. They have also instilled a love for community service and charitable giving in their children.