Meet Hayden Brown, Upwork CEO — Bio + How to Reach Out

Last updated: 2025-12-13

Who is Hayden Brown?

Hayden Brown is the President and CEO of Upwork, leading the world's largest AI+human-powered work marketplace. She has been instrumental in revitalizing Upwork’s culture and business model, including the integration of AI innovations. Hayden has a background in strategy, marketing, and product development, with over a decade of experience in scaling Upwork from a startup to a public company.

Hayden Brown's Work History

Hayden Brown has a comprehensive career in technology and digital platforms, with roles at McKinsey, Microsoft, and LivePerson before joining Upwork in 2011. She became CEO in January 2020 and has since driven significant growth and innovation at Upwork.

• 2011-01-01 - President & CEO, Upwork
• 2019-03-01 - 2020-01-01 - Chief Marketing and Product Officer, Upwork
• 2016-01-01 - 2019-03-01 - SVP, Product and Design, Upwork
• 2015-04-01 - 2016-01-01 - VP, Head of Product, Upwork
• 2011-12-01 - 2015-04-01 - Director of Product, Sr Director, VP of Product for Marketplace, Upwork
• 2010-09-01 - 2011-11-01 - Vice President of Corporate Development, LivePerson
• 2010-01-01 - 2010-09-01 - Director, Corporate Strategy and M&A, Microsoft
• 2007-06-01 - 2010-01-01 - Senior Strategy Manager/Strategy Manager, Online and Windows Strategy and M&A, Microsoft
• 2004-09-01 - 2007-07-01 - Senior Business Analyst/Business Analyst, McKinsey & Company

Hayden Brown's Education

Hayden Brown holds an AB in Politics from Princeton University. She also attended the University of Oxford.

• Princeton University - AB in Politics
• University of Oxford - N/A

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