Sundar Pichai
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| Born | 10 June 1972 (age 53) Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Nationality | Indian-American |
| Education | * IIT Kharagpur (B.Tech)
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| Occupation | CEO of Alphabet Inc. and Google |
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| Known for | Leading Google Chrome, Android, and Alphabet |
| Notable works | * Google Chrome
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| Awards | Included in Time 100 Most Influential People |
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| Website | Not publicly listed |
Pichai Sundararajan, known as Sundar Pichai, is an Indian–American business executive and the CEO of Alphabet Inc. and Google. He is known for his leadership in developing Chrome, expanding Android globally, and driving Google’s AI transformation.
Born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, he rose from a modest background to become one of the most influential technology leaders in the world.
Early Life and Education
[edit | edit source]Sundar Pichai was born on 10 June 1972 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. His father worked as an electrical engineer, and his mother was a stenographer.
He grew up in Chennai, where he showed strong academic abilities. After completing his schooling, he earned a degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.
Encouraged by his professors, he moved to the United States for higher education, completing:
- M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University
- MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he was recognized as a Siebel Scholar and Palmer Scholar
Career
[edit | edit source]Before joining Google, Pichai worked at Applied Materials and later at McKinsey & Company.
At Google
[edit | edit source]Pichai joined Google in 2004. His early work included the Google Toolbar, which made Google Search more accessible. He later proposed creating a new browser, which led to the launch of **Google Chrome** in 2008. Chrome soon became the world’s most used web browser.
He later oversaw:
- Chrome OS
- Gmail
- Google Drive
- Google Maps
- Android OS (from 2013 onward)
His strong product leadership made him a central figure within the company.
CEO of Google & Alphabet
[edit | edit source]In 2015, he was appointed CEO of Google following the creation of Alphabet Inc. In 2019, after Larry Page and Sergey Brin stepped down from active leadership, Pichai became CEO of Alphabet as well.
Recognition
[edit | edit source]- Named in *Time* magazine’s list of the 100 Most Influential People
- Credited with expanding Android to billions of global users
- Known for promoting digital inclusion, affordable technology, and AI innovation
- Recognized for a leadership style focused on humility, clarity, and collaborative thinking
Personal Life
[edit | edit source]Sundar Pichai is married to Anjali Pichai, a chemical engineer. They met at IIT Kharagpur. The couple has two children and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
He has a strong personal interest in cricket and football, and often speaks about how team sports shaped his leadership skills.
See Also
[edit | edit source]- India
- Android
References
[edit | edit source]1. Biography information from a known encyclopedia 2. Education and career details from reputable business sources 3. Leadership profile summaries and recognitions 4. Career milestones in global technology reports