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Jerry Dischler
Scaling and leading Google Ads as a defining force in digital advertising
OperatorSan Francisco, California, United States19+ years in industry
Last updated May 31, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team
Bio
Jerry Dischler spent nearly two decades at Google, where he held senior product and business leadership roles across advertising and cloud. He served as VP and General Manager of Google Ads from approximately 2015 to November 2023, overseeing one of the world's largest digital advertising platforms, before transitioning to President of Cloud Applications in early 2024. He departed Google in May 2025, and his current role has not been publicly confirmed.
Previous Roles
VP/GM of Ads
Google (~2015–2023)
President, Cloud Applications
Google (2024–2025)
Product leadership (AdWords/Ads)
Google (2005–2015)
Expertise
Search AdvertisingPerformance MaxSmart Bidding & Automated BiddingAI/ML in AdvertisingPrivacy-Preserving AdvertisingProgrammatic AdvertisingCross-Channel MeasurementAd Auction Mechanics
Education
- Degree unknown, University unknown
Notable Achievements
- Led the development and launch of Performance Max, Google's fully automated cross-channel campaign type
- Oversaw Google Ads' integration of machine learning into core bidding, targeting, and creative systems
- Guided Google's advertising business through the transition away from third-party cookies toward privacy-preserving alternatives
- Scaled Google Ads product organization during a period of significant revenue growth and platform complexity
Speaking Topics
AI and automation in digital advertisingPrivacy-first advertising and the future of measurementPerformance advertising and campaign optimizationThe future of search advertising