DoorDash taps Airbnb’s Nick Sinclair to lead ANZ marketing

DoorDash has appointed former Airbnb marketing leader Nick Sinclair as marketing director for Australia and New Zealand, as the platform steps up its next phase of growth in the region.

The role is the most senior marketing position across ANZ, with Sinclair taking end-to-end responsibility for brand, growth, retention and partnerships across DoorDash’s ecosystem, spanning consumers, merchants and Dashers.

Reporting to DoorDash’s global chief marketing officer, Sinclair will sit at the intersection of global strategy and local execution as part of both the global marketing organisation and the ANZ leadership team.

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He joins DoorDash after more than a decade at Airbnb, where he led marketing across Asia-Pacific during a period of rapid expansion and brand transformation.

Sinclair brings more than 20 years’ experience across the US, APAC and Australia, with leadership roles spanning San Francisco, Singapore and Sydney.

“What excites me most about DoorDash is the opportunity to build a brand that genuinely reflects the role we play in people’s everyday lives - from supporting local businesses to helping consumers access more of their neighbourhood,” Sinclair said.

“There’s strong momentum in ANZ, and I’m looking forward to shaping a marketing approach that’s both locally grounded, creatively ambitious and delivers growth for the business.”

The appointment comes as DoorDash expands beyond restaurant delivery into grocery, retail and subscription services such as DashPass, positioning itself as a broader local commerce platform. Based in Sydney, Sinclair commenced in the role on 2 February.