Sundar Pichai, born on June 10, 1972, is an Indian-American business executive and the CEO of Alphabet Inc. and its subsidiary, Google LLC. Pichai is widely recognized for his leadership, vision, and contributions to the technology industry.

Pichai grew up in Chennai, India, and showed a keen interest in technology from a young age. He completed his Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. Later, he pursued a Master's degree in Material Sciences and Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Pichai joined Google in 2004 and quickly rose through the ranks, playing a pivotal role in the development of several key products. He led the product management and innovation efforts for popular products like Google Chrome, Chrome OS, and Android. Under his leadership, Google Chrome became one of the most widely used web browsers in the world.

In 2013, Pichai was appointed as the Senior Vice President of Android, Chrome, and Apps, overseeing the company's mobile and browser divisions. His ability to identify emerging trends and opportunities contributed to the success of these platforms. Pichai was instrumental in establishing Android as the dominant operating system for smartphones globally.