Erick Barbor

Strategy and Operations, Google
Mentor of the Year 2021
Erick Barbor

Erick is currently a Strategy and Operations leader for Google Customer Solutions (GCS), driving efficiencies and ensuring support for a key growth driver of the Google Ads business. 

Previously, Erick was with Samsung Electronics America as Head of Strategy & Transformation, as well as Head of the Innovation Incubator, reporting into the CEO Office. He focused on strategic planning as well as bringing new products and business models to life. He’s also held roles at Booz & Co, Disney and JPMorgan. 

Erick is a versatile strategy leader with a proven track record of thought leadership and impact for senior executives.  He possesses strong functional skills in corporate strategy, innovation, and business development. His career has enabled him to work in 10+ countries, providing him a unique perspective on international business. 

Erick earned his undergraduate degree in Finance from Eller College of Management and went on to earn a Masters of Business Administration from Columbia Business School.

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