General Manager of Display Advertising
Microsoft’s Online Services Division
Greg Nelson is General Manager of Display Advertising for Microsoft’s Online Services Division.
Since joining Microsoft in 1995, Nelson has held a number of roles in product development, business strategy, marketing, sales, and business development. Other recent roles include GM of MSN’s Global Media Group, and GM of MSN International. In these roles he was responsible for building MSN’s media operations in 43 countries around the world and creating the web’s premier online media network.
Before joining Microsoft, Nelson served as executive director of several non-profit organizations and worked briefly in government and consulting roles.
Nelson holds an MBA from Harvard University, a Postgraduate Diploma from the University of Cape Town, and a BA from Seattle Pacific University. He lives in Kirkland with his wife Laurie, daughter Rebecca and son Tyler.
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