- Age: 50 (Born July 12, 1972)
- Birthplace: Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Profession: Business Executive, CEO of Alphabet Inc. and Google LLC
- Height: 5’11” (180 cm)
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Nationality: American, Indian
- Education: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering), Stanford University (M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering), Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (M.B.A.)
- Awards: Indian Affairs Global Indian of the Year (2016), Adweek’s Power List (2019)
Net Worth:
As of 2023, Sundar Pichai’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 billion.
Career:
Overview
Sundar Pichai is the CEO of Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, as well as the CEO of Google LLC. He has been with Google since 2004, initially working on the Google Toolbar and later overseeing the development of Google Chrome and Chrome OS.
Milestones and Achievements
- Before joining Google, Pichai worked at Applied Materials and McKinsey & Company in management and engineering roles.
- In 2008, Pichai led the successful launch of Google Chrome, which has since become the world’s most widely used web browser.
- Pichai was appointed Product Chief of Google in 2014, overseeing the development and management of products such as Google Search, Gmail, and Android.
- In August 2015, Pichai became the CEO of Google after the restructuring of the company under Alphabet Inc. In December 2019, he was appointed CEO of Alphabet Inc., succeeding Larry Page.
Personal Life:
Relationships
Sundar Pichai is married to Anjali Pichai, whom he met during their time at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. They have two children together.
Family
Sundar Pichai was born to Regunatha Pichai and Lakshmi Pichai. His father worked as an electrical engineer, and his mother was a stenographer before becoming a housewife. Pichai has a younger brother named Srinivasan Pichai.
Trivia and Lesser-Known Facts:
- Pichai was a bright student and received a silver medal for academic excellence while studying at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.
- He is known for his calm demeanor and collaborative leadership style, which has earned him the nickname “the Internet’s chief diplomat.”
- Pichai is a fan of soccer and cricket, and he closely follows the Indian national cricket team and English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur.
- He is a supporter of equal access to technology and education, and under his leadership, Google has launched initiatives such as Grow with Google and the Next Billion Users program.
Social Media Links:Twitter: @sundarpichai
