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Episode 778

Multi-Cloud Architecture & Lessons in Leadership with Rackspace President of Private Cloud Brian Lillie

June 22, 2023
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About the Guest

Brian Lillie

President, Private Cloud Business Unit at Rackspace Technology
Brian Lillie is the President of the Private Cloud Business at Rackspace Technology, a role he's had since January of 2023. Brian has led a remarkable career as a technology executive at companies like Zayo Group, Equinix, and VeriSign. Within his roles in IT, he took on an additional set of responsibilities related to strategy, sales, and products, among other areas that he's led. Brian is a board-level executive currently serving on the board of Lumentum among other companies. Prior to his time as a technology executive, Brian also served in the US Air Force ending his active tenure as a captain. With a keen focus on leadership throughout his career, Brian also obtained a Master of Science in Management from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a Master of Science in Telecommunications from Golden Gate University.

Episode Overview

778: Brian speaks about the keys to successful cloud adoption and the benefits of a multi-cloud architecture. Throughout this conversation, we dive into Rackspace’s business, explore Brian’s purview within Private Cloud, and discuss the shared and differing responsibilities with his counterpart in Public Cloud. Brian explains how having a CIO background has been advantageous to him when partnering with the current CIO and the IT organization. With a breadth of experience across companies, disciplines, and industries, Brian shares insights into his thoughtful leadership style shaped by his core values, walks us through his career path, and talks about the impact that both his military experience and his pursuit of higher education has had on his professional career. Finally, Brian covers the advantages of having technologists on a board of directors, looks ahead at the latest trends in technology, and reflects on the secrets to his career success.

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