NEAL MOHAN has served as Chief Executive Officer of YouTube, which is used by over two billion people across the globe to watch and share video, access information, build community, and shape culture, since February 2023. Before his appointment as CEO, Mr. Mohan served as the company’s Chief Product Officer from 2015 to February 2023, where he was responsible for YouTube products, user experience, and trust and safety on all platforms and devices globally. Prior to joining YouTube, he was Senior Vice President of Display and Video Ads at Google from 2008 to 2015. In this role, Mr. Mohan was responsible for the company’s ad products on YouTube, the Google Display Network, AdSense, AdMob, and DoubleClick, which are used by millions of Google’s advertising and media partners around the world. Before joining Google, Mr. Mohan was Senior Vice President of Strategy and Product Development at DoubleClick from 2005 to 2008, where he built the company’s strategic plan, rapidly grew the business, and helped pioneer the digital media industry. Mr. Mohan played a critical role in the sale of DoubleClick to Google and subsequently led the integration.
Mr. Mohan’s experience has given him valuable insights on the opportunities and challenges confronting consumerfacing companies as they seek to innovate for long-term growth and navigate evolving consumer preferences. Likewise, Mr. Mohan’s extensive background in marketing enables him to provide strategic guidance about maintaining and bolstering Starbucks standing as one of the most recognized and respected brands in the world.
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