Brian Novell
About Brian Novell
Brian Novell serves as the Director of Enterprise Sales & Partnerships at Chainlink Labs, where he leads a team focused on promoting the adoption of decentralized oracle networks. With over a decade of experience in business development, law, and marketing, he has held various roles in prominent organizations, including Chainlink Labs, BX3 Capital, and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP.
Current Role at Chainlink Labs
Brian Novell serves as the Director of Enterprise Sales & Partnerships at Chainlink Labs, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he leads a team of business development specialists focused on increasing awareness and adoption of Chainlink's decentralized oracle network. His responsibilities include communicating the value proposition and benefits of Chainlink to a variety of audiences, including developers, enterprises, and crypto projects.
Previous Experience at Chainlink Labs
Before his current role, Brian Novell worked at Chainlink Labs as the Global Head of New User Acquisition from 2022 to 2024. He also held the position of Account Executive from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at Chainlink Labs involved strategic initiatives aimed at expanding the user base and enhancing the platform's visibility in the market.
Legal and Business Development Background
Brian Novell has a substantial background in law and business development. He worked as a Corporate Lawyer at multiple firms, including Mintz Levin from 2016 to 2018, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP from 2013 to 2016, and Reitler Kailas & Rosenblatt from 2019 to 2021. His experience includes roles as VP Legal and Business Development at BX3 Capital and General Counsel and VP Business Development at NEST Global Holdings LLC.
Educational Background
Brian Novell studied Law at Georgetown University Law Center from 2010 to 2013. He also studied Marketing at the University of Maryland. His education has provided a strong foundation for his career in both legal and business sectors.
Internship Experience
In 2011, Brian Novell completed internships at Astia in the San Francisco Bay Area and at St. Ledger-Roty Neuman & Olson LLP in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. These internships contributed to his early professional development and understanding of the legal and business landscapes.