Neal Mohan

Neal Mohan is an influential American business executive currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of YouTube, a position he has held since February 2023. Prior to this role, he was the Chief Product Officer (CPO) of YouTube from November 2015 until his promotion to CEO. Mohan's career at YouTube has been marked by significant contributions to the platform's growth and innovation, particularly in areas such as YouTube Music, YouTube TV, YouTube Premium, and YouTube Shorts.24

Early Life and Education

Born on July 14, 1973, in Lafayette, Indiana, Mohan spent part of his childhood in India before returning to the U.S. in 1992. He graduated from Stanford University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering and later returned to Stanford for his MBA, which he completed in 2005.24

Career Path

Mohan began his professional journey at Accenture and then moved to NetGravity, which was acquired by DoubleClick in 1997. After earning his MBA, he rejoined DoubleClick and played a pivotal role in its operations until its acquisition by Google in 2007 for $3.1 billion. At Google, he served as Senior Vice President of display and video ads before transitioning to YouTube as CPO.234

Key Achievements

• Product Leadership: As CPO, Mohan oversaw all aspects of the YouTube platform, focusing on user experience, safety, and content policies.
• Innovative Initiatives: He spearheaded initiatives that expanded YouTube's offerings and addressed challenges like content moderation and misinformation.124
• Promotion to CEO: Following the resignation of Susan Wojcicki in early 2023, Mohan was appointed CEO, becoming a prominent figure leading one of the world’s largest digital platforms.4

Mohan's leadership style emphasizes collaboration with content creators and partners within the vast ecosystem of over two billion users on YouTube. His strategic vision continues to shape the future of online video content and advertising.14