Overview
David Rubin serves as Chief Brand and Communications Officer of the New York Times and Publisher of Wirecutter at The New York Times [1][3]. Rubin has held progressively senior marketing and communications roles at the Times since 2016, including Chief Marketing Officer [5] and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer [4]. Prior to joining the Times, Rubin was Head of Global Brand at Pinterest [7]. Rubin's earlier career included positions at Unilever, where Rubin worked in brand development and brand building roles across hair care and the Axe brand from 1999 to 2014 [8][9][10]. Rubin holds an MBA in Marketing and Strategic Management from the Wharton School [11] and a B.A. in History from Yale University [12].
Profile introduction
Brand marketer with experience launching a new category-changing product. Particular experience targeting a younger consumer. Also, turned around a perennially struggling business unit. Has led product development, as well as marketing plans and P&L. Has also developed communications strategy and led advertising and other marketing agencies in 360 degree advertising creation. Specialties: Brand management, team leadership, product development, brand communications strategy and development, branded internet strategy, 360 degree marketing
Career history
- Chief Brand and Communications Officer of the New York Times and Publisher of WirecutterMay 2023 to presentThe New York Times
- Chief Marketing and Communications OfficerSep 2020 to May 2023The New York Times
- Chief Marketing OfficerNov 2018 to Sep 2020The New York Times
- SVP, Head of BrandApr 2016 to Nov 2018The New York Times
- Head of Global BrandJul 2014 to Apr 2016Pinterest
- Brand Building Vice President, US Hair2013 to Jun 2014Unilever
- Brand Building Director, US Hair2008 to 2012Unilever
- Brand Development Director, AxeAug 1999 to Mar 2008Unilever
Education
MBA, Marketing, Strategic ManagementJul 1997 - May 1999The Wharton School
B.A., HistoryAug 1989 - Jun 1993Yale University
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