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GT Svanikier
Strategy & Operations Lead at Google
GT Svanikier is a Strategy & Operations Lead at Google with 8 years of experience across finance and technology.2 He started this position at Google in October 2023.3 Prior to his current role, GT held positions at Goldman Sachs in Engineering Management & Strategy.6
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- Strategy and operations
- Finance and technology
- Human resources7
GT is based in Mountain View, California4, and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.1 His LinkedIn profile indicates that he has experience in both the technology and finance sectors, making him well-suited for his current strategic role at Google.
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I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Strategy & Operations Lead at Google!
When Yvoire S. Whittaker and I were named Africa Business Club co-presidents, I knew we had a lot of work to do to put on the best Africa Conference possible. We were dealt some incredible cards: the largest class of African students in Columbia Business School history, the highest level of interest in the Africa Business Club, support from school leadership, and more. I knew we had to meet the moment.
This quickly became the theme for this year’s Columbia Africa Conference, which held space for conversations spanning business, technology, culture, design, tourism, and more. We had 70+ speakers and 400+ attendees come to share their perspectives, spark nuanced debates, and ultimately, work together to imagine a more prosperous and innovative future for Africa.
Safe to say that the hundreds of hours of work were worth it. Major shout out to the board and planning committee: Daniela A. Bushiri, Dalisu Waiyaki Jwara, Lidiya Denu, Owen Odigie, and partners across Columbia’s schools.
Thank you to everyone who came to support, shared on social media, sponsored or just followed along — this couldn’t have happened without all of you.
