From product manager to CEO: Sundar Pichai marks 20 years at Google

Recently, Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, celebrated his 20-year journey with the company. He expressed his sentiments about reaching this significant milestone on Instagram.

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Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai marked a significant milestone on April 26, completing 20 years of service at the company. Pichai chose Instagram as the platform to express his sentiments, sharing a heartfelt note reflecting on his two-decade journey within the company. He noted the substantial changes that have occurred over this period, including advancements in technology, the expanding user base of Google products, and even the evolution of his own appearance, humorously referencing his hair. Pichai initially joined Google in 2004, assuming the role of a product manager.

 

"On April 26, 2004, I began my journey at Google. Much has transformed since then - the landscape of technology, the vast number of individuals using our products... and of course, my hair," he reminisced in his Instagram post.

 

Despite the myriad changes, Pichai emphasized that his fundamental passion for working at Google remains steadfast, unchanged by time. "Even after 20 years, the excitement of contributing to this remarkable company persists," he affirmed.

 

Pichai's Instagram post garnered widespread attention and appreciation from users, with many extending congratulations for his remarkable tenure at Google. "Two decades of commitment, twenty years of accomplishments, and an enduring legacy of excellence," one user remarked, encapsulating the sentiment shared by many.

In a lighthearted vein, another user jokingly remarked, "I can't decide what's more impressive - your 20 years of contributions to technological advancements or the fact that you still have a full head of hair after two decades in the tech industry."

 

During his tenure at Google, Pichai played a pivotal role in steering product management and fostering innovation across various products, including Chrome, Chrome OS, and the development of Google Drive. His leadership journey reached a new milestone in August 2015 when he assumed the role of Google's CEO. Subsequently, in 2019, Pichai took on the additional responsibility of leading Alphabet, Google's parent company, showcasing his continued dedication and vision within the tech giant's ecosystem.