Executive CV • Google DeepMind

Christopher Yew

Program Management Leader | Google DeepMind

London, UK chrisjyew@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/chrisyew

Executive Profile

A strategic and results-driven program management leader with over 18 years of experience orchestrating high-stakes, cross-organisational initiatives at the forefront of AI. Proven ability to lead through ambiguity, building and mentoring high-performing teams while forging critical partnerships with executive leadership (C-Suite, VPs, Directors) at both Google and Google DeepMind. Currently leading the AGI Readiness org in partnership with Lila Ibrahim (Chief AGI Readiness Officer), focusing on Google DeepMind's efforts to safely steward and prepare the world for AGI, alongside leading External Engagement PgM teams delivering priority external launches, and key organisational moments.

AGI Readiness Org

Partnering directly with Chief AGI Readiness Officer Lila Ibrahim to safely steward and prepare the world for AGI.

External Engagement Lead

Leading the Comms, Brand & Creative, and Impact Accelerator PgM teams (10+ FTEs) scaling global influence.

Launches & Key Moments

Delivering Gemini launches, AlphaFold Nobel campaign, and Google I/O GDM presence.

Core Competencies

Program & Strategic Leadership

AGI Readiness & Safety Stewardship Complex R&D Program Delivery High-Stakes Launch Management Strategic Planning & Roadmapping Campaign & Portfolio Strategy Process Architecture Change Management Risk Management & Mitigation

Leadership & Operations

Executive Partnering (C-Suite, VPs) Team Leadership (10+ FTEs, 50+ Org) Cross-Functional Leadership Google & GDM Partnerships External Engagement & Impact Acceleration Budget & Headcount Planning Agile, Scrum & Lean Methods Continuous Improvement

Professional Experience

Program Management Lead — AGI Readiness & External Engagement

Current Focus

Google DeepMind • London, UK

February 2022 – Present
AGI Readiness Lila Ibrahim Partnership 10+ FTEs Gemini AlphaFold Google I/O
  • AGI Readiness Lead: Lead the AGI Readiness org, partnering directly with Lila Ibrahim (Chief AGI Readiness Officer) and focusing on Google DeepMind's strategic efforts to safely steward and prepare the world for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).
  • External Engagement PgM Lead: External Engagement Program Management Lead leading the Comms, Brand & Creative, and Google DeepMind Impact Accelerator PgM teams (10+ FTEs), delivering priority external launches, and key organisational moments while scaling our influence across global research and community initiatives.
  • Directed a portfolio of Google DeepMind's most complex and highest-profile global programs, including multiple launches for Gemini, the end-to-end delivery of GDM's presence at Google I/O, and the AlphaFold Nobel Prize campaign.
  • Architected and implemented a new "Operating System" for the MarComms team, transforming siloed groups into a cohesive, cross-functional unit. This system of shared principles, practices, and tools fundamentally improved planning, team efficiency, and quality of execution.
  • Led the program management for the 'Project Goodall' launch, one of the largest and fastest cross-functional initiatives in GDM's history, successfully coordinating over 30 senior stakeholders across MarComms, Public Policy, and Research.
  • Pioneered a new top-down, strategic planning process for Google I/O, engaging directly with Unit Leads and C-Suite to ensure early alignment on narratives and priorities, reducing planning time by three weeks.
  • Acted as a crucial strategic bridge between Google and GDM MarComms, leading alignment workshops and building a "one team" approach that was essential for navigating inter-dependencies and ensuring seamless execution of key launches.

Group Client Operations Director

AKQA Group • London, UK & Sweden

September 2020 – February 2022
  • Served on the regional executive leadership team, responsible for studio P&L, strategic growth, operational excellence, and studio vision.
  • Provided delivery leadership across London and Sweden studios, overseeing a team of over 50 product managers, project managers, and producers.
  • Directed the framing, planning, and execution of AKQA's largest client program in the global group's history, building a dedicated 100+ person agency operation to deliver a vast portfolio of products and services.

Director of Delivery

ustwo • New York, USA

July 2018 – June 2020
  • Accountable owner for major client accounts including Google, Facebook, Airbnb, and Peloton.
  • Grew the product management department from a single person to a double-digit team within the first 6 months.

Head of Delivery / Group Program Director

AKQA • New York, USA & London, UK

March 2012 – July 2018
  • Directed a global, multi-million dollar program for Nike's landmark partnership with the NBA, orchestrating the delivery of a complex integrated campaign.
  • Drove new business development in the New York office, growing a single key account from an impromptu meeting to over $10M in annual revenue.

Earlier Career

  • Executive Producer

    PROXIMITY BBDO

    2010 – 2012

  • Senior Project Manager

    PROFERO

    2009 – 2010

  • Digital Account Manager

    ALL RESPONSE MEDIA

    2008 – 2009

  • Key Account Manager (Science - ENDS Report)

    HAYMARKET MEDIA

    2006 – 2008

Education

BSc (Hons) Psychology, 2:1

Cardiff University

Cardiff, UK