Mary Ellen Coe

Mary Ellen Coe is one of the most influential commercial leaders in digital media and advertising technology, serving as Chief Business Officer of YouTube, where she oversees global business operations, monetization, and advertising partnerships. In this role, she is responsible for the revenue engine behind one of the world's largest video platforms, spanning YouTube's advertising business, YouTube TV, YouTube Music, and YouTube Premium — a portfolio that places her at the intersection of streaming, subscription, and programmatic advertising at massive scale. Coe spent nearly two decades at Google before stepping into her current role at YouTube, rising through a series of senior sales and go-to-market leadership positions. She served as President of Google Customer Solutions, leading the global organization responsible for helping millions of small and medium-sized businesses grow through Google's advertising products. Her tenure at Google was marked by her ability to scale commercial teams, build advertiser trust, and translate complex ad technology into business outcomes for clients across industries. Beyond her operational role, Coe is recognized as a thought leader on leadership, business growth, and the evolving media landscape. She is a member of the University of Michigan Ross School of Business advisory board and has been featured in executive leadership forums including CNBC's Leaders Playbook series. Her career trajectory reflects a rare combination of deep AdTech expertise, large-scale people leadership, and strategic vision for the future of video monetization.

• Chief Business OfficerCurrent

  YouTube

• President of Google Customer Solutions

  Google · From 2012

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