Accomplished technology leader with over 25 years of product and general management experience in both the US and Internationally. Known as a passionate, smart, people-oriented leader who develops teams and supports careers, while delivering against key objectives and supporting business growth.
Expertise includes leading product, engineering, design, R&D, and operations functions; delivering successful commercialization / go-to-market strategies; and owning a P&L. Have a strong background managing products across all life stages, from building new and emerging concepts and shepherding them to growth, to revitalizing mature product lines or gracefully sunsetting them as needed.
As Vice President of Product Management at Google, founded the Google Display Network and drove 100x growth to become a multi-billion dollar business. Recently led News and Search Ecosystems to serve billions of people around the world, including redesigning the Google News experience and launching Google News Showcase. Led multiple efforts from small-team R&D to company-spanning efforts and invented several patents.
Possess superb communication skills and am an accomplished public speaker. Well-recognized in the industry, and have been cited in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal, among many other publications. Known for integrity, intelligence, enthusiasm, and business savvy as well as being a people-centric and inclusive leader with a global perspective.
Currently an advisor, investor, and board member to various start-ups, businesses, and non-profits in the tech, media & entertainment, and services industries. In 2012, was named a “40 under 40” leader by Crain’s New York Business.More...