Rob Whiteside

Rob Whiteside is an experienced sales and business leader currently serving as RVP for Federal Government Sales at Handshake. With a diverse background, Rob co-founded DC Panthers Water Polo and previously held the position of Account Director at LinkedIn, where responsibilities included complex sales and strategic planning. Rob's earlier roles include General Manager at Inside Higher Ed, Director of Sales at The Washington Post, and various managerial positions in advertising and marketing. Rob holds an MBA in Marketing Strategy from Georgetown University and advanced degrees in English from The University of Chicago and Washington University in St. Louis.