Ruth O’Brien

Senior Director, Automated & Proactive Support · Intercom · company speakers →

Ruth O’Brien is a seasoned customer support leader with extensive experience in team management and operations. As Senior Director of Automated & Proactive Support at Intercom, she drives the company’s strategy for scaling customer service through AI implementation, automation, and proactive support initiatives. Since joining Intercom in 2016, Ruth has held multiple roles, playing a pivotal part in shaping the company’s support strategy and fostering cross-functional projects. Her leadership has been instrumental in hiring, coaching, and developing high-performing support teams. Prior to Intercom, Ruth built a rich foundation of expertise at top companies including Blizzard Entertainment, Apple, and a Google BPO. Passionate about innovation in customer support, Ruth continues to lead with a focus on operational excellence and customer-centric solutions.

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Speaking history

eCommerce Forum

9 July 2026 London, United Kingdom “The support team of the future”

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