David Churbuck
David Churbuck | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Technology journalist, blogger, editor |
| Years active | Over 25 years |
| Known for | Co-founder and former editor of Forbes.com |
| Notable work | The Book of Rowing |
David Churbuck is a technology journalist, blogger, and the co-founder and former editor of Forbes.com.
Career
Boasting more than 25 years of experience in both print and digital media, Churbuck currently oversees the Boston branch of Sitrick and Company, a strategic communications and crisis management firm based in Los Angeles. His previous roles include vice president of corporate marketing at Acquia and vice president of global web marketing at Lenovo.
Churbuck launched his journalism journey as an intern at the Cape Cod Times, eventually becoming political editor and Massachusetts statehouse bureau chief for the Lawrence Eagle-Tribune. In 1988, he joined Forbes magazine as a senior editor. Between 1994 and 2000, he managed Forbes’ new media initiatives. Subsequently, he contributed to McKinsey & Company by initiating the firm’s e-commerce online publication.
In 1988, he published The Book of Rowing, which explores the history of the sport.
Awards and honors
- Business Story of the Year awarded by the Computer Press Association
- Story of the Year from the National Association of Science Writers
- Two back-to-back first-place honors in the Excellence in Technology Communications competition
Personal life
Churbuck lives with his wife and their three children. He is an enthusiast of sculling and cycling.