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John Frank
Thought Leader
John Frank is Chief Customer Officer at Coupa. Previously, he held leadership roles at Microsoft, including Senior Director of Microsoft Advertising (2018-2021) and Vice President of EU Government Affairs (2012-2018).
Last updated Sep 27, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team
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- Years in industry
- 20 years
Career
Employee
Microsoft · 2012–2018
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Expertise & education
Expertise
Programmatic AdvertisingData Privacy & GDPR ComplianceIdentity ResolutionUID 2.0Strategic Alliances & PartnershipsGovernment Affairs & Regulatory PolicyDigital Advertising StrategyCookieless Advertising
Education
- JD, Law (specific institution not confirmed)
- BA, University (specific institution not confirmed)
Speaking topics
Data Privacy and Programmatic AdvertisingThe Future of Identity in a Cookieless WorldGDPR and Global Regulatory Compliance for AdTechStrategic Partnerships in Technology Ecosystems
Recognition
Notable achievements
- Led EU government affairs and privacy policy strategy at Microsoft during the implementation of GDPR
- Contributed to The Trade Desk's identity and cookieless advertising initiatives including UID 2.0 advocacy
- Helped shape cross-industry dialogue on responsible data use in programmatic advertising
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