Joe Whalen

Joe Whalen is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in policy, strategy, and compliance. Currently serving as the Director of Ads Policy, Risk & Compliance at Google since March 2015, Joe has also held key roles such as Director of Ads Policy Go-To-Market and Head of Strategy & Operations within the organization. Prior to Google, Joe was a Vice President in the Office of Corporate Engagement at Goldman Sachs from April 2012 to March 2015. Joe's career began at PRTM Management Consultants as an Engagement Manager specializing in Tech & Telecom from 2004 to 2012, and earlier, Joe served as a Surface Warfare Officer in guided missile destroyer operations in the US Navy from 2000 to 2004. Joe holds a BA in Environmental Science and Public Policy from Harvard University (1996-2000) and an MA in International Economics and Development from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) (2006-2008).