Washington, D.C. — TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of tech CEOs and senior executives, today announced that Josh Silverman, Chief Executive Officer of Etsy, has joined TechNet’s Executive Council for a two-year term.

Silverman brings more than two decades of leadership experience growing global marketplaces and consumer technology companies. As CEO of Etsy, he leads one of the world’s most vibrant platforms for creative entrepreneurs and serves on the company’s board of directors. In January 2026, Josh will transition from CEO to Executive Chairman of Etsy. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Josh to TechNet’s Executive Council,” said TechNet President and CEO, Linda Moore. “He has led some of the world’s most iconic platforms and brings extraordinary insight into how digital marketplaces empower small businesses and drive economic opportunity. His experience scaling global technology companies will be invaluable as we work to advance policies that strengthen American innovation.”

“It’s an honor to join TechNet’s Executive Council,” said Silverman. “TechNet is an essential bridge between Washington, D.C., state capitals, and the American technology sector. I look forward to working with Linda and other members of the Executive Council to help shape policies that support long-term business growth and opportunity.”

TechNet’s Executive Council leadership includes:

  • Aparna Bawa, Chair, TechNet, and Chief Operating Officer, Zoom
  • Kerry McLean, Vice Chair, TechNet, and Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, Intuit
  • Mamoon Hamid, Partner, Kleiner Perkins
  • Terry Howerton, Co-Founder and CEO, TechNexus Venture Collaborative
  • Ed Knight, Executive Vice Chairman, Nasdaq
  • Aaron Levie, Co-Founder and CEO, Box
  • Kim Polese, Chairman, CrowdSmart
  • Kent Walker, President, Global Affairs and Chief Legal Officer, Google
  • David Zapolsky, SVP, Global Public Policy and General Counsel, Amazon

About Josh Silverman
Josh Silverman is Etsy’s Chief Executive Officer, leading the company as it builds a platform that empowers creative entrepreneurs around the world. He also serves on Etsy’s board of directors. Silverman previously served as President of Consumer Products and Services at American Express, CEO of Skype, and CEO of shopping.com, and he held various executive roles at eBay. Earlier in his career, he co-founded Evite, Inc. and served as the company’s CEO.

Silverman currently serves on the boards of Shake Shack and Instacart. He previously sat on the Stanford Business School Management Board and the board of the Lincoln Center Theater.

About TechNet
TechNet is the national, bipartisan network of technology CEOs and senior executives that promotes the growth of the innovation economy by advocating a targeted policy agenda at the federal and 50-state levels. TechNet’s diverse membership includes dynamic American businesses ranging from startups to the most iconic companies on the planet and represents over five million employees and countless customers in the fields of information technology, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, the sharing and gig economies, advanced energy, transportation, cybersecurity, venture capital, and finance. TechNet has offices in Austin, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Harrisburg, Olympia, Sacramento, Silicon Valley, Tallahassee, and Washington, D.C.