Sundar Pichai, the Chief Executive Officer of Alphabet and Google, recently celebrated 20 years with the tech giant, reminiscing about his first day at Google on April 26, 2004, when he started as a product manager. Over the years, Pichai acknowledged the vast changes in technology and the expansion of the company's products and humorously noted the changes in his appearance, particularly his hair.
Despite the evolution and growth within Google and Alphabet, Pichai emphasized his continued excitement and passion for working at the company, highlighting the thrill he still gets from being part of such an amazing organization. The CEO's sentiment resonated with many well-wishers who flooded the comments section on his Instagram post, congratulating him on his dedication and achievements throughout the two decades.
During his time at Google, Pichai played a crucial role in shaping the company's product landscape by overseeing innovations like Chrome, Chrome OS, and contributing significantly to the development of Google Drive. His leadership journey saw him rise to become Google's CEO in August 2015, guiding the company through a period of rapid technological advancements and strategic acquisitions. Pichai's leadership skills eventually led to his appointment as CEO of Alphabet in 2019, where he continues to steer the conglomerate through its diverse ventures and technological advancements.