Royal Hansen — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as Vice President at Google since 2018.
Previously Executive Vice President at American Express from 2016 to 2018.
Served as an Advisor to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from 2023 to 2025.
Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science.
Received a Fulbright Fellowship in Information Science.

Biography

Royal Hansen serves as a Vice President at Google, a position he has held since 2018. In this capacity, he contributes to the technology giant's operations and strategic initiatives.

Prior to joining Google, Hansen was an Executive Vice President at American Express from March 2016 to September 2018. His career also includes advisory roles, such as with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from April 2023 to January 2025. He also currently advises North Pole Security and Push Security.