Chris leads product management for ads in AI Mode and AI Overviews. Over his 13 years at Google, including a decade in Search Ads working on the mobile ads platform shift, Ad Rank, and Quality Score, he specializes in creating high quality user experiences and advertiser value with AI-driven products.
Gaurav has spearheaded transformational changes across key Ads products, including Google Ads, Performance Max, Google Analytics, and Google Marketing Platform. His work continues to play a critical role in our efforts to modernize digital advertising for a privacy-centric, AI-driven future.
Ginny is a bridge between the advertising community and product teams. She champions community insights inside Google and empowers advertisers to navigate industry shifts and drive maximum value from Google Ads. As host of the Ads Decoded podcast, she translates technical shifts and developments into actionable strategies for marketers.
John empowers millions of businesses across the Americas to thrive through digital innovation. A 22 year Google veteran, he has built high performing teams that bridge the gap between complex advertising technology and meaningful economic growth.
Josh drives performance through transformative AI, building a portfolio of automation products including Performance Max and Asset Studio. With over 11 years in Google Ads, he specializes in helping advertisers reach consumers and achieve business goals through AI-powered ad buying experiences.
Maya is a cognitive scientist and leads Google’s Behavioral Economics Team.She is a former Obama White House Advisor, a Rhodes Scholar, host of the hit podcast A Slight Change of Plans, and author of the New York Times Bestseller, “The Other Side of Change”.
Michelle founded Inner Child, a whimsical home and lifestyle brand that celebrates handcrafted artistry. Partnering with multi-generational artisans and family-owned workshops, she champions time-honored techniques and sustainable craftsmanship to bring joyful, small-batch collections into everyday living.
Transforming how brands connect with audiences in a multi-screen, multi-device world, Nicky leads the end-to-end innovation to maximize advertiser value. She spearheaded Google’s critical transition from desktop to mobile advertising, before revolutionizing YouTube's ad suite.
Priya leads Google’s Ads platform, and oversees AI adoption and technology choices for the Ads and Commerce organizations. With over 15 years of expertise in large-scale distributed systems, she specializes in building cutting-edge AI and data platforms that power global experiences.
Shavi leads Google’s efforts on Merchants success in Commerce, including Google Merchant Center, Google’s Shopping Graph, and Google Business Profile. With over a decade of expertise across Ads and Commerce, she specializes in building B2C platforms that leverage complex data to drive business growth.
Driving Search Ads Automation growth, Sylvanus focuses on the global evolution of AI-driven search products. A veteran with nine years at Google and a background in scaling SaaS unicorns, he specializes in delivering high-impact automation tools that redefine how businesses reach customers.