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Tech heavyweight JD Sherman joins Avidly to drive global growth

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Former HubSpot President and COO joins their 5x Global Partner of the Year as an Advisory Board Member and investor.

Accomplished tech leader JD Sherman has joined Avidly as an Advisory Board Member and investor to aid the company with its further expansion into the United States and drive forward their global growth.

With extensive experience in the US market and HubSpot ecosystem, Sherman’s strategic knowledge will drive Avidly’s presence in the US, offering guidance on market entry, agency acquisitions, business plans and more.

Alongside active board positions at Creatio, Apollo.io, Mark43 and Typeform, Sherman is the former CEO of Dashlane and has held senior roles at the likes of IBM Citrix and Akamai Technologies. He was also President and COO of HubSpot during a period of hyper-growth.

His vast US tech sector network and widely regarded expertise will help unlock valuable opportunities for partnerships, clients and investors.

Jesse Maula, Avidly CEO, said: “JD brings knowledge to the table, particularly in guiding Avidly’s successful launch and growth within the US market.

“His deep understanding of the HubSpot ecosystem will be invaluable as Avidly positions itself as the leading global tech service provider within HubSpot solutions and apps.

“JD’s strong US tech sector network will also open doors to potential partners, clients and investors.”

Using his industry experience, Sherman will contribute to Avidly’s success in several critical areas:

  • Providing strategic guidance on US market entry, growth and partnering strategies
  • Assisting in US agency acquisitions and integrations
  • Advising Avidly on its global growth ambitions
  • Offering insights on new business plans, market strategies and potential partners
  • Helping identify and integrate leading HubSpot app partners
  • Facilitating introductions to key players in the US tech ecosystem.

Following his arrival at Avidly, JD Sherman said: “I’m excited to join Avidly at this pivotal moment in its growth journey.

“Avidly’s commitment to delivering exceptional sales and marketing services, along with a strong focus on the HubSpot ecosystem, presents a unique opportunity to impact the global market significantly.

“I look forward to working with the Avidly team to help them achieve their goals.”

Hear more from JD Sherman, Avidly's Advisory Board Member and investor

Longstanding Avidly Board Member and leader, Joakim Fagerbakk recently interviewed JD Sherman to get his thoughts on him joining the business, his time at HubSpot and more.

Watch and listen to the interview here: