Mel Silva appointed to lead Google Australia and New Zealand

September 6, 2018 2:56

Google has named Mel Silva as its new Australian and New Zealand managing director.

Silva steps into the role left vacant after Jason Pellegrino left to become the CEO of Domain.

Google’s incoming Australia and New Zealand managing director, Mel Silva: “I can’t wait to come back and work with our partners and clients”

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Paul Wallbank

Paul Wallbank was news editor at Mumbrella between June 2017 and June 2019. Previously he's covered business and technology issues for outlets ranging from The Australian and Sydney Morning Herald to the ABC and Business Spectator.

4 COMMENTS

Don Bucks 6 Sep 18

Great move by Google , Congrats Mel.

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Andrew Reid 7 Sep 18

Congratulations Mel. A great time to be leading the business in ANZ.

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Anonymous 7 Sep 18

awesome! now can we have porn removed from the internet and please. Thanks

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John 18 Sep 18

Congratulations Mel.

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