John Erban
Chief People Officer
John is focused on one thing: building a culture where people thrive. As Chief People Officer, he leads global talent strategy at Octus, ensuring the company attracts and develops top talent to drive growth, innovation and long-term competitive advantage. Guided by the belief that “culture eats strategy for breakfast,” John is preparing Octus for a culture that grows at scale. He oversees talent acquisition, HR business partnership, talent management, total rewards and “hire-to-retire” people operations globally. With a diverse background in global HR and business leadership, John has held key roles at high-growth professional services and technology companies. He holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Harvard University.
Outside of work, John is a trained opera singer, avid foodie and restaurant-goer, skin-care fanatic, and die-hard New Yorker. He and his husband (also John) are hopelessly devoted to their Yorkshire Terrier (Charlotte).