It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan Wojcicki, the former Chief Executive Officer of YouTube. Wojcicki, who was just 56 years old, passed away on June 5th, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.
Wojcicki was a trailblazer in the tech industry, becoming the CEO of YouTube in 2014 and leading the company to unprecedented success during her tenure. Under her leadership, YouTube became the go-to platform for online video content, with billions of users around the world watching and uploading videos every day.
Prior to her time at YouTube, Wojcicki was instrumental in the growth of Google, where she served as Senior Vice President of Advertising & Commerce and helped to launch Google AdSense, AdWords, and Google Analytics. Her contributions to the company were invaluable, and she was widely respected for her strategic vision and leadership skills.
Throughout her career, Wojcicki was a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. She was a vocal supporter of women in tech and worked tirelessly to create a more inclusive and equitable workplace for all employees. Her dedication to these causes inspired countless others to follow in her footsteps and work towards a more diverse and inclusive tech industry.
Wojcicki’s passing is a profound loss for the tech community, as well as for all those who knew and loved her. She will be remembered for her intelligence, her passion, and her unwavering commitment to making the world a better place through technology.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Wojcicki’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. Her legacy will live on through the impact she made on the tech industry and the countless lives she touched along the way. Rest in peace, Susan Wojcicki.