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Jaffer Zaidi

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Vice President, Global News Partnerships at Google
📍 New York, New York, United States

As Vice President of Global News Partnerships at Google, Jaffer Zaidi leads the companys collaboration with the global news ecosystem. With over 15 years at Google, he oversees critical partnerships, regulatory responses, and the Google News Initiative. He holds a B. S. from Georgetown University and previously worked at MarketBridge.

Jaffer is a cancer survivor and is deeply close with his family, particularly his brother Farhan Zaidi, a prominent baseball executive, whom he considers his best friend. His brother supported him extensively through his treatment, highlighting their strong personal bond.

He plays a key role in directing initiatives like the "Global News Gaps Project, " which aims to support emerging news creators and connect them with traditional media.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Vice President, Global News Partnerships
Job Level
Senior
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Journalism Sustainability
He actively engages in policy discussions and leads Google's initiatives to help news organizations find a sustainable future in the digital age.
AI's Impact on News
Frequently speaks about the role of AI in search and its effect on publishers, advocating for responsible innovation and fair value exchange.
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Career

Work history

2008
Vice President, Global News Partnerships
Google
9-2008
Head of Retail & Finance Partnerships
Google
2002 - 2008
Account Director
MarketBridge
2001 - 2001
Corporate Strategy Analyst
Sporting News
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Media appearances

Google blocks some California news as fight over online journalism .... Featured in Politico
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Google to Stop Linking to California News Sites for Some Users. Featured in Bloomberg
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Education
B.S.
Georgetown University
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International School Manila
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