# Sundar Pichai
Who / What
Sundar Pichai is an Indian–American business executive. He is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Alphabet Inc. and its subsidiary Google.
Background & History
Pichai Sundararajan was born on June 10, 1972, in India. He began his professional career working as a materials engineer before joining Google. He became CEO of Google in 2015 and was later appointed CEO of its parent company, Alphabet Inc., in 2019.
Why Notable
He is notable for leading one of the world's largest and most influential technology companies. Under his leadership, Google has continued to expand its suite of products and services, shaping the global technology landscape. His rise from an engineering role to the top executive position at Alphabet is a significant achievement.
In the News
As the current CEO of Alphabet and Google, Pichai remains central to the company's strategic direction. He is frequently in the news regarding developments in artificial intelligence, antitrust matters, and the tech industry's evolution.