# Larry Buckley

> Larry Buckley is CEO and a founder of DataOceans, an Atlanta-area customer communications software company. A former IBM sales manager and serial entrepreneur, he received the Society of International Business Fellows’ 2014 International Entrepreneur of the Year award. His public biography also includes swim coaching, four children, golf and Notre Dame.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer & Founder at DataOceans
- **Organizations:** DataOceans, IBM, Society of International Business Fellows, CCOS Swim Team, Wesleyan High School
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Economics, University of Notre Dame
- **Known for:** Received the 2014 International Entrepreneur of the Year award from the Society of International Business Fellows., Founded multiple technology businesses following a decade at IBM., Co-founded and leads DataOceans.

## Career timeline

- **Before 1992** — Spent a decade at IBM; The Org describes his role as sales manager.
- **1992** — Started a software and consulting company.
- **1992-2012** — Founded five further companies over the next twenty years, according to the 2014 award announcement.
- **1999** — Began a volunteer mentor/leader role with CCOS Swim Team, as listed on LinkedIn.
- **2004** — DataOceans founding year in the company’s current history; Buckley is a founder and CEO.
- **2004** — Began community swim coaching at Wesleyan High School, as listed on LinkedIn.
- **2014-01** — Traveled with Dave Hickson and Cobiscorp executives through Central and South America for joint demonstrations.
- **2014-10** — Received SIBF’s International Entrepreneur of the Year award.
- **2021-12** — Announced DataOceans’ headquarters move to Alpharetta.
- **2024-04** — Commented on the launch of Compliance Hub+ with Hudson Cook.
- **2024-08** — Endorsed Lee Nagel’s promotion to DataOceans president.

## Achievements

- Received the 2014 International Entrepreneur of the Year award from the Society of International Business Fellows.
- Founded multiple technology businesses following a decade at IBM.
- Co-founded and leads DataOceans.

## Latest updates

- **2024-08** — As CEO, welcomed Lee Nagel’s promotion to president, emphasizing business knowledge, growth and client relationships.
- **2024-04** — Spoke about DataOceans’ launch of Compliance Hub+ with Hudson Cook for auto finance.

## Links

- Website: https://dataoceans.com/leadership
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-buckley-151587125/

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