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Allan Thygesen, CEO of DocuSign

Who is the CEO of DocuSign in 2026?

Allan Thygesen is the Chief Executive Officer of DocuSign. Allan has held the CEO seat since October 2022, and was previously President, Americas & Global Partners at Google.

Updated September 23, 2026
Time in seat
3 years
CEO since October 2022
Career span
42 years
First recorded role January 1984
Education
Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen
MSc, Economics (cand. polit)
Summary
  • Before DocuSign, Allan Thygesen was President, Americas & Global Partners at Google from June 2021 to October 2022.
  • Alongside DocuSign, Allan Thygesen serves as Member at Council on Foreign Relations since June 2025.
  • Allan Thygesen sits on the boards of A.P. Moller - Maersk, Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research and Stanford Institute for Research in the Social Sciences.

Current company

DocuSign

DocuSign is an American software company.

business software industryHeadquartered in San FranciscoFounded 2003Nasdaq: DOCU

Source: Wikidata
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Career and education

Allan Thygesen has been CEO of DocuSign since October 2022. Before DocuSign, Allan was President, Americas & Global Partners at Google from June 2021 until October 2022.

Career

  1. Docusign2022 to present
    • Chief Executive Officer
  2. Council on Foreign Relations2025 to present
    • Member
  3. A.P. Moller - Maersk2024 to present
    • Board Member
  4. Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research2018 to present
    • Vice Chair, Advisory Board
  5. Stanford Institute for Research in the Social Sciences2018 to present
    • Vice Chair, Advisory Board
  6. RingCentral2015 to 2024
    • Board Member
  7. MMA Global2017 to 2022
    • Board Member (Global)
  8. Google2010 to 2022
    • President, Americas & Global PartnersJune 2021 to October 2022
    • President, AmericasFebruary 2017 to June 2021
    • President, Google Marketing SolutionsDecember 2010 to February 2017
  9. Stanford University Graduate School of Business2014 to 2021
    • Lecturer in Management
  10. Viator2005 to 2014
    • Board Director, Observer
  11. Rhythm NewMedia, a blinkx group2006 to 2011
    • Board Director
  12. Metric Ventures2009 to 2010
    • Founding Partner
  13. Canesta2001 to 2010
    • Board Director
  14. Novarra2008 to 2010
    • Board Director
  15. Archetype2001 to 2009
    • Board Director
  16. Air2Web2006 to 2009
    • Board Director
  17. TradeBeam2004 to 2008
    • Board Director
  18. The Carlyle Group2001 to 2008
    • Managing Director
  19. SMaL Camera Technologies2003 to 2005
    • Board Member
  20. Indigo Systems LLC2002 to 2004
    • Board Director
  21. Wink Communications Ltd1996 to 2000
    • EVP, Sales and Business Development
  22. Gold Disk Computers Limited1994 to 1996
    • VP & GM, Consumer
  23. MediaVision1993 to 1994
    • VP & GM, Publishing
  24. Pellucid Analytics (Acquired)1992 to 1993
    • Director, Marketing and Finance
  25. Everex1988 to 1992
    • Director, Corporate Sales
  26. Radiometer1984 to 1986
    • Controller, Monitoring Division

Sources: LinkedIn profile

Education

Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen, MSc, Economics (cand. polit)Stanford University Graduate School of Business, MBA, MBAVirum Statsskole, High School, Math, Social SciencesSource

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Jennifer ChristieChief People Officer · USA@docusign.com
JP WestwoodGroup Vice President - North America · USA@docusign.com
Sagnik NandyChief Technology Officer · USA@docusign.com
Michael AdamsGroup Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer · USA@docusign.com
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Leadership team at DocuSign

Allan Thygesen leads a leadership team of 5 published executives. The most recent appointment is Paula Hansen as President, Chief Revenue Officer, in seat since August 2024.

Executive leadership

NameTitleIn seat since
Allan ThygesenPresident, Chief Executive OfficerOctober 2022
Paula HansenPresident, Chief Revenue OfficerAugust 2024
Blake GraysonExecutive Vice President, Chief Financial OfficerJune 2023
James P. ShaughnessyChief Legal OfficerMay 2022
Robert ChatwaniPresident, General Manager, GrowthFebruary 2023

Sources: DocuSign 2026 DEF 14A

Frequently asked questions

Who is the CEO of DocuSign?

Allan Thygesen is the Chief Executive Officer of DocuSign. Allan has held the CEO seat since October 2022, and was previously President, Americas & Global Partners at Google.

When did Allan Thygesen become CEO of DocuSign?

Allan Thygesen has been CEO of DocuSign since October 2022, according to LinkedIn profile.

What did Allan Thygesen do before DocuSign?

Allan Thygesen was President, Americas & Global Partners at Google from June 2021 until October 2022, according to LinkedIn profile.

How long has Allan Thygesen been CEO of DocuSign?

Allan Thygesen has been CEO of DocuSign for 3 years, since October 2022.

Who else leads DocuSign?

Paula Hansen (President, Chief Revenue Officer), Blake Grayson (Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer), James P. Shaughnessy (Chief Legal Officer), Robert Chatwani (President, General Manager, Growth). Source: DocuSign 2026 DEF 14A.

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Methodology

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Identity confirmed against Wikipedia, DocuSign. Last verified: September 23, 2026.