Sylvia Durán is a seasoned Strategy & Business Operations executive with a 15+ year track record of driving impact at tech giants like Intuit, YouTube, and Google. As a Principal of Business Operations at Intuit, she leads key initiatives across the Consumer Group’s Product Management organization.
Previously, Sylvia spearheaded YouTube’s growth in Mexico as Head of YouTube Mexico and served as Chief of Staff for the VP of Operations at YouTube, where she also co-founded the company’s LatinX employee resource group. Her experience also includes leadership roles at Google and McKinsey & Company, where she honed her expertise in strategy, partnerships, and go-to-market execution. She began her career at Nike, gaining valuable experience in product management and retail operations.
Beyond her professional work, Sylvia is passionate about empowering others. She hosts the “One of a Kind Podcast,” exploring the intersection of career and identity, and serves on the Board of the Quiet Storm Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to youth development.
Sylvia holds a B.S. from Cornell University and a J.D. from Columbia Law School. She lives in San Diego, California, with her two children.