Google has named Jason Pellegrino as managing director of Google Australia & New Zealand. Pellegrino is currently the director of Asia Pacific sales operations and strategy at Google.
Pellegrino has held a number of roles with Google over seven years including sales, and leading its mobile sales division for a time.
Pellegrino replaces Maile Carnegie who stepped down from the role earlier this year to take on a digital marketing role at ANZ. She will lead the strategic development of digital experiences across retail, commercial and institutional customers.
In a statement Google said:
Jason has been with Google for seven years in a variety of roles, including sales director for Australia and head of sales operations and strategy for Google’s Australia & New Zealand business.
Since February 2014 he has been responsible for Google’s business strategy and commercial capabilities across the Asia Pacific region. He is a member of Google’s Asia Pacific regional leadership team.
Prior to Google, Jason spent more than 15 years in Corporate Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions and Sales & Marketing in retail, technology and consumer product industries with LEK Consulting, PepsiCo International & KPMG.
Have something to say on this? Share your views in the comments section below. Or if you have a news story or tip-off, drop me a line at rosiebaker@yaffa.com.au
Sign up to the AdNews newsletter, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for breaking stories and campaigns throughout the day. Need a job? Visit adnewsjobs.com.au.