Gil Hong

Gil Hong is a seasoned digital marketing professional with extensive experience in paid search management. Currently serving as the Sr. Global Paid Search Manager at Cloudflare since September 2023, Gil has also contributed as a Guest Lecturer in Paid Media at UC San Diego Extension since March 2020. Previously, Gil held senior roles at Neil Patel Digital, NextLeft, and Seer Interactive, where responsibilities included managing high-level client accounts and leading industry discussions at various conferences. Notable speaking engagements include topics on competitor strategies and international PPC initiatives. Gil holds a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Planning with a Music Minor from UC San Diego, earned in 2010.