Early Life and Education
Born in 1960, Greg Brown grew up in North Brunswick, New Jersey, where he learned the value of hard work. He graduated from Rutgers University in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. He later earned an honorary doctorate in humane letters from Rutgers.
Rise to Success
Brown began his career with AT&T in 1982. He later held leadership positions at Ameritech, where he built a cable business. In 2003, he joined Motorola. In 2008, he was promoted to CEO of Motorola Solutions. His leadership has been marked by a series of over 50 acquisitions. Under Brown’s leadership, Motorola Solutions has become a leader in mission-critical communications, 911 command center solutions, and video security, contributing to its substantial market capitalization. He is the longest-serving CEO after the company's founders.
Key Business Strategies
Brown has transformed Motorola Solutions through strategic acquisitions and a focus on mission-critical communications and security technologies. He spun off the struggling smartphone business to focus on public safety and enterprise solutions. Brown has emphasized innovation, evidenced by Motorola's extensive patent portfolio.
Philanthropy
Greg Brown dedicates his personal time and financial support to Rutgers University, where he serves as chair of the Board of Governors. He is deeply committed to giving back to the Chicago community. He actively serves in leadership roles for organizations like Skills for Chicagoland's Future and the Executives Club of Chicago.