Nextdoor welcomes Jackie O’Brien as Head of Partnerships

Nextdoor is thrilled to  welcome Jackie O’Brien  to their  growing international business development team as Head of Partnerships for Canada, based in Toronto. O’Brien brings a wealth of experience scaling partnerships through her previous work with high growth tech and entertainment companies such as Spotify, Selina, Republic Live and The JUNO Awards.

“Strategic partnerships are key to fueling growth and  helping Nextdoor deliver  on our purpose of ensuring everyone has a neighbourhood to rely on ,” said Christopher Doyle, Managing Director for Nextdoor Canada. “Jackie’s unique experience, combined with her passion for community, make her a perfect fit to help us continue to accelerate Nextdoor growth across Canada and beyond.”

Jackie is a proud neighbour in Toronto’s Leslieville neighbourhood. A big live music fan, you can find her at a local show or festival. 

Active in 11 countries worldwide, Nextdoor launched in Canada in 2019 and has experienced rapid growth in Canadian communities ever since. The company became a publicly traded company in November 2021 and today nearly 1 in 6 Canadian households in cities including Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Ottawa use Nextdoor to connect with their neighbourhoods.