Brian P. Brown Ph.D.

Interim Dean, VCU School of Business

Media Strategist & Visual Storyteller

Dr. Brian P. Brown is the Interim Dean and a Marketing Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He earned his Ph.D. from Georgia State University, his MBA from Duke University, and his BA from the University of Virginia.

His research focuses on brand strategy, and specifically brand strategy in B2B settings. Dr. Brown has published in several of marketing’s top academic journals, including the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, International Journal of Research in Marketing, and Industrial Marketing Management. 

  • Dr. Brown was recognized for his excellence in scholarship, teaching and service by receiving the VCU School of Business 2019 Award of Excellence. He has also received teaching excellence awards at VCU and UMass Amherst. 

    Prior to embarking on his second career in higher education, Dr. Brown worked in corporate roles for 15 years. His corporate experience includes leadership roles such as Brand Manager at The Coca-Cola Company and Vice President of Marketing at Snapper Power Equipment. He has also worked in banking, and for AT&T and a “dotcom” startup enterprise.

    Dr. Brown has been married for over 25 years. He has a son who is a Fulbright Scholar in Spain and a daughter who is a sophomore at Duke University.