Susan Wojcicki
Technology executive and YouTube CEO
Tech executive served as CEO of YouTube from 2014 to 2023. Previously, worked at Google as a senior vice president, where led product management and marketing for various products including AdSense, Google Analytics, and Google Video. Focused on expanding YouTube's reach and monetization, as well as managing content policy issues. Played a key role in the acquisition of YouTube by Google in 2006, which marked a significant expansion in the digital media landscape.
Led YouTube's growth as CEO
Oversaw Google Video and AdSense
Managed YouTube's monetization strategies
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Argentinian footballer and World Cup player
Born
July 5th, 1983 42 years ago
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Harpsichordist and early music revivalist
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July 5th, 1879 146 years ago
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Baseball player and pitcher for Blue Jays
Born
July 5th, 1983 42 years ago
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Russian painter and educator
Born
July 5th, 1832 193 years ago
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French playwright and screenwriter
Born
July 5th, 1899 126 years ago
Died
September 4th, 1974 51 years ago — 75 years old
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Cyclist, 2012 World Champion
Born
July 5th, 1982 43 years ago
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Sports journalist and sportscaster
Born
March 11th, 1956 69 years ago
Died
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Guitarist and composer for television shows
Born
April 18th, 1918 107 years ago
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Born
March 13th, 1942 83 years ago
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South African cricketer, Test player
Born
November 28th, 1876 149 years ago
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