Keith J. Krach

Keith J. Krach
20th Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment
In office
June 21, 2019 – January 20, 2021
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded byCatherine A. Novelli
Succeeded byMarcia Bernicat (acting)
Personal details
Born (1957-04-01) April 1, 1957 (age 67)
Lakewood, Ohio, U.S.
Children5
Parents
  • John Krach
  • Elda Krach
ResidenceSan Francisco, California
Education
OccupationBusinessman
Websitekeithkrach.com

Keith J. Krach (born April 1, 1957) is an American businessman and former diplomat. He is the former chairman and CEO of DocuSign.[1] Krach co-founded Ariba, and was chairman and CEO,[2] and is recognized for his work in B2B Commerce and Digital Transaction Management.[3] Krach was chairman of the board of Angie’s List.[4] Krach was the youngest-ever Vice President of General Motors. He was Chairman of the board of Trustees for Purdue University.[4]

On June 20, 2019, he was confirmed by the Senate to become Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment in the Trump administration. He was succeeded by acting senior official Marcia Bernicat in 2021.

  1. ^ The Electronic Signature Market Is Poised to Take Off: Gregg Kreizman, Gartner May 21, 2012
  2. ^ Kim, Eugene (July 25, 2015). "This guy's last company sold for $4.3 billion — now he's back with a $3 billion startup that's replacing paper". Business Insider. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  3. ^ DiCarlo, Lisa (December 7, 2000). "Top Tech Execs: Keith Krach". Forbes. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  4. ^ a b Galer, Sara (April 27, 2011). "Angie's List announces Keith Krach as chairman of board". WTHR. Retrieved 11 August 2017.