Sundar Pichai
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| Born | 10 June 1972 |
| Birth place | Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian-American |
| Education | B.Tech, IIT Kharagpur M.S., Stanford University MBA, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Business Executive |
| Known for | CEO of Google and Alphabet Inc., Development of Google Chrome, Android leadership |
| Website | [Official Profile Official website] |
Sundar Pichai (born Pichai Sundararajan; 10 June 1972) is an Indian-American business executive and the CEO of Alphabet Inc. and its subsidiary Google LLC. He is known for his influential role in the development of Google's Chrome browser, Android OS expansion, and leading one of the world’s most valuable tech conglomerates.[1]
Early Life and Education
Sundar Pichai was born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, into a Tamil family. His father, Regunatha Pichai, worked as an electrical engineer, and his mother was a stenographer. He grew up in a modest two-room apartment in Ashok Nagar, Chennai.
Pichai completed his schooling in Chennai and earned a degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP). He later obtained an M.S. in material sciences and engineering from Stanford University, followed by an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he was named a Siebel Scholar and a Palmer Scholar.[2]
Career
Pichai began his career at Applied Materials in engineering and product management, and later at McKinsey & Company in management consulting.
At Google
Pichai joined Google in 2004, initially working on the Google Toolbar and later leading the development of the Google Chrome browser, which became the most used web browser globally.
He was also instrumental in the success of Chrome OS, Google Drive, and oversight of Gmail and Google Maps. In 2013, he began overseeing Android after Andy Rubin stepped down.
In August 2015, Pichai was named CEO of Google. Following the creation of Alphabet Inc. as a parent company, he became its CEO in December 2019 after Larry Page stepped down.[3]
Achievements and Recognition
- Named among *Time* magazine's 100 Most Influential People multiple times. - Led the growth of Google's core businesses including YouTube, Search, Ads, and Cloud. - Known for promoting AI ethics, sustainability initiatives, and inclusive hiring at scale.
Personal Life
Sundar Pichai is married to Anjali Pichai, his college sweetheart from IIT Kharagpur. They have two children and live in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is known to enjoy cricket and soccer, particularly as a fan of FC Barcelona.