Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Dies at 56

Susan Wojcicki, who led YouTube for nearly a decade and was personally involved in some of its most groundbreaking deals with the music industry, died yesterday at the age of 56.

Wojcicki’s Her husband, Dennis Tropper, confirmed in a social media post that she had died after battling cancer for two years.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Susan Wojcicki. Our beloved wife of 26 years and mother of five passed away today after living with non-small cell lung cancer for two years.” Troper Wrote.

“Susan was not only my best friend and partner in life, but also a brilliant mind, a loving mother, and a treasured friend to many. Her impact on our family and the world was immeasurable. Our hearts ache, but we are grateful for the time we had with her. Please keep our family in your thoughts as we navigate this difficult time.”

Susan Wojcicki He joined Google in 1999 as the 16th employee and has achieved many accomplishments, including the company’s $1.65 billion Acquired YouTube in 2006.

Boichitski Then came the next YouTube CEO During this period, from 2014 to 2023, the platform rapidly expanded its global influence.

Her accomplishments included expansion. youtube Smart TV and launch YouTube TVAs with leading early development, Google Image Search.

furthermore, Boichitski And her team youtube It changed our relationship with the platform. music business.

In such an improved relationship Milestone License Agreement And ultimately successful YouTube Music/YouTube Premium launched in 2018.

Significantly, the leader of Universal Music Group Sir Lucian Grange I congratulated you personally Boichitski when YouTube Music In 2021, the number of subscribers exceeded 50 million.

Having worked at YouTube for over 10 years, Boichitski We have worked closely with Robert Kinkle – Current CEO Warner Music GroupPreviously, he served as Chief Business Officer for Google’s video platform.

Next to KinkleWojcicki played a key role in recruiting. Lyer Cohen He served as YouTube’s Global Head of Music in 2016.

today Cohen’s Leadership, YouTube Music (and YouTube Premium) Expanded 100 million We have paying subscribers all over the world.

youtube It is currently the second largest commercial partner of music rights holders. Pay 6 billion dollars annually To record companies and music publishers.

The platform has publicly stated its ambitions to overtake. Spotify We will be the largest commercial partner in the music copyright industry in the coming years.

mePraise for ~ Boichitski Posted on X yesterday, Sundar Pichai“I am incredibly saddened by the loss of my dear friend @SusanWojcicki after a two-year battle with cancer,” said the CEO of Google and Alphabet. “She was as central to Google’s history as anyone, and it’s hard to imagine a world without her.”

Pichai He continued: “She was an incredible person, leader, and friend who had a tremendous impact on the world, and I am one of the many Googlers who were better off for knowing her. We will miss her so much. Our thoughts are with her family. RIP Susan.”Music Business Worldwide