David Rosenberg

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dbrosenb@iu.edu

David Rosenberg, the inaugural president and CEO of the Indiana University Launch Accelerator for Biosciences (IU LAB), most recently served as Secretary of Commerce for the state of Indiana and a member of Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s cabinet. In his role, Rosenberg led the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), guiding the strategy and growth of the state’s economy and its related economic development efforts. Rosenberg oversaw the IEDC’s 100+ person international team that achieved unprecedented success for Indiana’s economy. This includes record-breaking committed capital from companies at $39.4 billion in 2024 and securing historic economic funding from the state legislature.

As chief operating officer and chief of staff for the IEDC, Rosenberg oversaw the agency’s operations, cultural and young professional development team, as well as several strategic IEDC initiatives, including the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI), and the LEAP Innovation and Research District in Boone County. Rosenberg helped build and lead the IEDC’s100+ person international team that, under the leadership of Gov. Holcomb, has achieved unprecedented success for Indiana’s economy. This includes record-breaking committed capital from companies at $39.4 billion in 2024 and securing historic economic funding from the state legislature.

Rosenberg is a proven leader within the state, boasting an impressive track record that includes a significant role as Deputy Chief of Staff under Mayor Greg Ballard where he oversaw the management of substantial development projects worth billions of dollars, optimizing operations across the enterprise, and represented the city in both the City-County Council and within the Statehouse.

His previous experience also extended to the education sector, where he served as the Operations Officer for Indianapolis Public Schools, the largest school district in the state. Rosenberg spearheaded the reorganization and modernization of transportation services, effectively directed the management of over 9 million square feet of real estate assets, and also led the sale and development of the Bottleworks District.

Rosenberg also served previously as a consultant for a versatile, multi-client firm, advising and advocating for clients across various levels of government. His areas of focus included K-12 education, facility financing, and operations enhancement. He currently serves on boards for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Host Committee and KIPP Indianapolis Schools.

Rosenberg was awarded the Sagamore of the Wabash in 2024. He has also been recognized as one of Howey Politics Indiana’s Power 50 and has twice been named one of Indiana’s 250 Most Influential Leaders by the Indiana Business Journal (IBJ). He is also a recipient of the IBJ’s ‘Forty under 40’ recognition. Rosenberg is a graduate of the Indiana University Maurer School of Law and resides in Zionsville with his wife, Ali, and their children Will, Lily, and Jack.