Douglas Kramer

CEO

Washington, District of Columbia, United States24 yrs 1 mo experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led Cloudflare's successful IPO in 2019.
Managed legal operations for USAID with over 100 attorneys.
Implemented process improvements at the SBA.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned legal expert in government and technology sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

LitigationLegal ResearchProgram ManagementPublic PolicyManagement

Other Skills

Legal WritingPolicy AnalysisCivil LitigationPoliticsChange ManagementExecutive ManagementPublic Speaking

About

I served as General Counsel / CLO at Cloudflare from 2016-2026 and helped guide the company through a successful IPO in September 2019. Earlier in my career, I held a number of senior positions in the Obama Administration, and worked as a litigator for law firms in Washington and Kansas City.

Experience

24 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

3 yrs

Average Tenure

9 yrs 7 mos

Current Experience

Cloudflare

2 roles

Senior Advisor

Apr 2026 – Present · 0 mo

General Counsel / Chief Legal Officer

Aug 2016 – Mar 2026 · 9 yrs 7 mos

Chief legal officer at edge internet service provider that provides very strong cybersecurity protection and speeds up transmission for its millions of website subscribers. Responsible for managing general legal, policy, and trust and safety teams addressing the broad range of issues in highly technical and volatile marketplace. (Registered In-House Counsel with the CA Bar -- licensed in DC)

Us small business administration

Deputy Administrator

Apr 2015 – Jul 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos · Washington D.C. Metro Area

As the Senate-confirmed Deputy Administrator of SBA, I was its second ranking official and responsible for managing the agency and ensuring the efficient operation of its programs. I worked to make sure the Agency fulfilled its promise to support U.S. Small Businesses. In particular, I focused on achieving process improvements in the way SBA operates its programs, including its loan guarantee programs (which provide more than $30 billion to 50,000 businesses annually), its government contracting and business development programs, and the SBIC equity investment program.

Usaid

General Counsel

Nov 2013 – Mar 2015 · 1 yr 4 mos · Washington D.C. Metro Area

Chief legal officer for the federal government's lead agency for international civil and economic development, which has 9600 employees and administers an annual development budget of more than $20 billion. Responsible for supervising team of 100+ attorneys located in Washington, DC and more than 30 missions around the world.

The white house

2 roles

Staff Secretary and Deputy Assistant to the President

Promoted

Mar 2012 – Nov 2013 · 1 yr 8 mos

Responsible for preparation, tracking and follow up on all paper to/from the President. Supervise the offices of Executive Clerk, Records Management and WH Correspondence.

Associate Counsel and Special Assistant to the President

Sep 2010 – Mar 2012 · 1 yr 6 mos

Managed the WH vetting operation--supervised a staff of 15 and avised larger staff on issues identified in clearance process for potential nominees. Coordinated relationship between FBI and WH Counsel's office; represented office on projects led by National Economic Council and Council of Economic Advisers.

U.s. department of justice

Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division

Jul 2009 – Sep 2010 · 1 yr 2 mos

Supported AAG with day-to-day management of Antitrust Division (800+ employees including 350+ lawyers). Assisted with supervision of civil and criminal litigating sections and formulation of legal policy. Areas of responsibility included: relationship with foreign competition agencies, appellate litigation, and matters related to health care, agriculture and transportation.