Brendan joined Open Box in 2007 and brings 20 years’ experience in real estate technology strategy and solutions.
As CEO of Open Box Software, Brendan is responsible for building and sustaining long term client partnerships globally. He advises senior technology leaders as they navigate complex technology decisions and ensures they receive the gold standard of service Open Box is committed to delivering. Brendan also works closely with the Open Box Group leadership team in shaping the firm’s strategic direction.
An active member of the global PropTech community, Brendan maintains close engagement with emerging trends and evolving focus areas. He applies this insight to client engagements and to the ongoing development of Open Box’s internal capabilities, working closely with our specialist technology units to refine approach, strengthen delivery, and improve performance.
Brendan began his Open Box career as a software developer and progressed through roles including business analyst, project manager and solution architect. He later led the business in the US market before being appointed CEO in 2020. Over the years, he has built deep expertise in real estate technology, partnering with more than 100 operational and technology leaders across leading real estate organisations worldwide.
An Open Boxer since graduation, Brendan lives the company’s founding principle: There's Always a Better Way.
“Chef Bren” - as his family and friends like to call him - can often be found in the kitchen making homemade pasta or tinkering with the grind settings on an espresso machine.
