David Cohen

David Cohen is chief sales officer at HubSpot. He joined the company in 2025 to lead its global sales organization and drive growth by delivering exceptional value to customers around the world.

David brings more than two decades of experience in building and scaling high-performing go-to-market teams. Prior to HubSpot, he served as chief revenue officer at Sword Health, where he helped accelerate growth in the digital physical therapy space. Before that, David spent 15 years at LinkedIn, joining as one of its first 250 employees and playing a key role in the company’s expansion. He led LinkedIn’s Talent Solutions business across North America, growing it fivefold to $3B in annual recurring revenue, and previously tripled the EMEA business to $300M ARR while based in London. He also spearheaded the company’s geographic growth, opening new offices in Chicago and Canada.

In addition to his operating experience, David is an active advisor and investor in high-growth technology companies. He serves on the Chicago Board of Directors for Braven, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting first-generation college students on their path to strong careers. Earlier in his career, he held roles at Accenture, worked in venture capital, and founded his own consulting firm.

David holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Emory University and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He lives in the Chicago area with his wife and three children.