Mark Silver
About Mark Silver
Mark Silver serves as the Vice President of Commerce at The New York Times, where he enhances commerce initiatives through strategy and design. He has a background in product design and previously worked as a Designer Developer at Objective Subject.
Work at The New York Times
Mark Silver has served as Vice President of Commerce at The New York Times since 2012. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the company's commerce initiatives by integrating strategy, design, and capabilities. He oversees the creation and distribution of Times-branded products, aiming to strengthen brand affinity and engagement with journalism. Silver has played a key role in developing innovative methods for readers to interact with The New York Times' journalism through these branded products.
Previous Experience at Objective Subject
Before joining The New York Times, Mark Silver worked as a Designer Developer at Objective Subject from 2010 to 2012. His tenure at this Brooklyn-based company lasted for two years, during which he contributed to various design and development projects. This experience helped shape his skills in design and strategy, which he later applied in his role at The New York Times.
Education and Expertise
Mark Silver holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Product Design from Parsons School of Design - The New School, where he studied from 2006 to 2008. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in French from The University of Kansas, completing his studies from 2000 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation in design principles and language skills, contributing to his expertise in commerce and product development.