Denver, Colorado, United States, October 2025 – Don Rubright has been appointed as the Chief People Officer at Demand AI, an AI-driven lead generation company transforming the future of demand generation. In his new role, Don will oversee the organization’s global people strategy, aligning talent, culture, and innovation to support the company’s rapid growth and mission of redefining demand generation through AI-powered solutions.
Don brings more than two decades of HR leadership experience across diverse industries. Most recently, he served as Global VP of HR at IDG, where he played a critical role in shaping global HR strategy, driving change management, and leading people operations during a phase of transformation and growth.
Before IDG, Don was the Human Resources Director at Mile Hi Companies, where he managed the entire HR function for warehousing, bakery, and transportation operations, aligning people strategy with organizational goals. Earlier, he held leadership roles as Vice President of Human Resources at Selling Simplified and Vice President of Human Resources at Transdev – On Demand Division, where he partnered with senior leadership to build scalable HR systems, culture, and talent frameworks across multiple locations.
His career also includes impactful roles at DHL Supply Chain (Exel), where he established HR as a key business partner, and Universal Technical Institute, where he designed HR systems and training programs for global operations across the United States, Ireland, and beyond.
Don holds an MBA from Regis University and is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), bringing a strong foundation in compensation, benefits, employee development, M&A, and change management.
About Demand AI
Demand AI is an AI-driven lead generation company redefining the future of demand generation. By combining artificial intelligence with deep marketing expertise, Demand AI helps businesses identify, engage, and convert customers more efficiently. Its intelligent solutions streamline the lead generation process from prospecting to real-time insights, ensuring smarter decisions and higher conversion potential. With a diverse and globally distributed team, Demand AI fosters a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and innovation, empowering people and technology to work together for superior results.
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