Iyad Uakoub

Iyad Uakoub is an experienced leader in the fields of people development, behavioral science, and organizational growth. Currently serving as Head of People + Culture + Behavioral Science and Leadership Coach at Sounding Board, Inc. since November 2021, Iyad is dedicated to fostering dynamic leadership through innovative approaches grounded in behavioral science. As Founder of Sparathon since May 2019, Iyad offers leadership and career coaching, leveraging behavioral science to facilitate growth for over 100 global clients, including notable organizations such as Microsoft and the United Nations. Additional roles have included leadership positions at Localized, Skillz Inc., and Juul Labs, where Iyad focused on enhancing learning and development, employee relations, and coaching initiatives. Iyad's academic background includes advanced degrees from Stanford University, Harvard University, Purdue University, and the University of San Francisco, underscoring a strong foundation in psychology and organizational behavior.