David Young enters his 21st NFL season and 16th overall with the Seahawks in 2024. As Chief Operating Officer for the Seahawks, he is responsible for the leadership of several lines of business including Marketing & Brand, First & Goal Inc. (the operator of Lumen Field, Lumen Field Event Center and the WAMU Theater), Game Entertainment, Seahawks Retail, Community Engagement and SEA Level Studios, the Seahawks’ award-winning in-house creative studio.
David spent 5 seasons as the Vice President of Operations for the Kansas City Chiefs where he led the re-opening of Arrowhead Stadium after a full renovation. He began his career at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida as a leader in park operations.
David has a BA in Communications from the University of Washington. He serves on the boards for the Seattle Sports Commission and Seattle FWC26 Local Organizing Committee where he played a key role in bringing the 2026 FIFA World Cup to Seattle. He lives in Snoqualmie, WA with his wife and two children.