YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Steps Down and Becomes Advisor at Alphabet
Susan Wojcicki has announced that she is stepping down as CEO of YouTube. Her deputy, Neal Mohan, will replace her after she led the world’s largest video site for nine years. In a farewell letter to employees, Wojcicki explained her decision was based on her desire to focus on her family, health, and personal projects.
However, rather than leaving completely, she will become an advisor at Google and Alphabet. Wojcicki has been a part of Google for nearly 25 years, joining the team when founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin started working out of her parents’ garage. She was Google’s marketing manager, co-created Google Image Search, played a role in the creation of AdSense, and encouraged the acquisition of YouTube by Google.
In 2015, the industry recognized Wojcicki’s contributions to advertising and named her “the most important person in advertising”. She will continue to work with some YouTube teams, coach team members, and meet with creators during the transition process.
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki to Step Down and Focus on Family and Personal Projects
After nearly a decade of leading YouTube, Susan Wojcicki has announced her departure as CEO. In a farewell letter to employees, Wojcicki revealed that she plans to focus on her family, health, and personal projects. Her deputy, Neal Mohan, will replace her and assume the title of senior vice-president and head of YouTube.
Wojcicki has been a part of Google for over two decades, playing an integral role in its success. She will continue to support Mohan and assist with the transition process before taking on a new role as an advisor at Google and Alphabet.
Recognized for her contributions to advertising, Wojcicki was named “the most important person in advertising” in 2015 and included in Time’s 100 most influential people in the same year.