Susan Wojcicki
Technology executive and YouTube CEO
Born
July 5th, 1968
57 years ago
Died
August 9th, 2024
0 years ago — 56 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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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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