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Debbie W.

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President, Europe, Middle East, and Africa at Google
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Debbie leads Google in the UK & Ireland, focusing on leveraging high-impact technology for growth. Her career spans leadership roles at YouTube and Unilever, where she pioneered global media strategies. People who have worked with her describe her as someone who is universally popular, respected, and successful, a testament to her impactful leadership style.

Outside of her corporate roles, she is a proud parent and former Girl Scout, now actively collaborating with Girlguiding on online safety initiatives. Her university years were marked by leadership, serving as Co-President of the Women’s Student Association and Co-Captain of the Harvard Business School women’s ice hockey team.

Unique fact: Before her career in media and tech, Debbie founded Swingset Kitchens, a company focused on the healthy kids food market.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
President, Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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AI Innovation
Frequently speaks on AI's potential to fuel business growth and productivity, viewing it as the most profound technology of our time.
Responsible Technology
Emphasizes a bold yet responsible approach to developing and deploying powerful technologies like AI, often collaborating with government and civil society.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
President, Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Google
3-2023 - 12-2024
Vice President, Google and MD of Google UK & Ireland
Google
10-2016 - 3-2023
Vice President, Global Advertising Solutions, Google and YouTube
Google
5-2014 - 10-2016
Managing Director, Brand Sales & Product Strategy/Operations, Europe/Middle East/Africa
Google
9-2009 - 5-2014
Vice President Global Media
Unilever
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Education
1997 - 1999
MBA
Harvard Business School
1991 - 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Brown University
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Brown University
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