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Tech Titan Schaefer Joins Roundtable Board
7 Oct
Summary
- Erin Schaefer, ex-Google/YouTube leader, joins Roundtable's board.
- She brings 20 years of tech leadership and brand scaling.
- Her appointment unites pioneers from Google, YouTube, and News Corp.
Roundtable, an AI/DeFi-powered Enterprise Media OS, announced Erin Schaefer has joined its Board of Directors on October 7, 2026. Ms. Schaefer is a transformative leader in digital innovation with two decades of experience. She previously held senior technology leadership roles at Google, YouTube, and Niantic Games. Most recently, she served as Chief Operating Officer for General Catalyst.
Schaefer's extensive career includes 14 years at Google. There, she was Managing Director of Global Operations at YouTube and led Brand Advertising Strategy. She also built a global revenue business exceeding $10 billion in video advertising. At General Catalyst, she directed operating models and capital allocation. Her tenure at Niantic Games saw her oversee US Gaming Studio and Publishing, leading to a multi-billion dollar exit.
Her joining Roundtable unites her with co-founders James Heckman and Eyal Hertzog, creating a powerful trio of digital media pioneers. Schaefer's expertise is expected to help bring Roundtable's platform to the professional media industry.
