Leonard Kongshavn

Leonard Kongshavn is a seasoned Product Manager at Google since May 2014, currently leading global strategy for Search Ads with a strong emphasis on advertiser value and product implementation. Kongshavn has successfully presented product recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders and has been responsible for the success of multiple multi-billion dollar businesses. Experience includes past roles as Global Product Lead for Search Ads, AI Principles Ethics Fellow, and YouTube Product Lead for Norway, showcasing a diverse skill set in product strategy, user research, and commercialisation across various digital platforms. Additionally, Kongshavn serves as a teacher and co-author at Product School, an organizer for ProductTank Oslo, and has contributed to the Norwegian Product Community. Educational accomplishments include an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology, supplemented by a background in computer science.