Twitter Celebrates Sundar Pichai’s Appointment As CEO Of Google’s Parent Company, Alphabet

Google was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in a garage in 1998. According to The Washington Post, it is now worth $900 billion! On December 3, the co-founders announced that they were stepping down as CEO and President of parent company Alphabet and handing over the reins to Sundar Pichai.

.@sundarpichai named CEO at Google's parent firm Alphabet. pic.twitter.com/069fdzxLlz

— DD India (@DDIndialive) December 4, 2019

The New York Times reports that the co-founders will still retain seats on the board and a majority of the company’s voting shares. In a letter, they informed everyone about their decision by saying,

Sundar Pichai is now the CEO of both Google and Alphabet. In addition to leading Google, he will also manage the parent company’s investment in the portfolio of Other Bets.

I’m excited about Alphabet’s long term focus on tackling big challenges through technology. Thanks to Larry & Sergey, we have a timeless mission, enduring values and a culture of collaboration & exploration – a strong foundation we’ll continue to build on https://t.co/tSVsaj4FsR

— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) December 4, 2019

CNN reports that before taking over as Google’s CEO in 2015, Sundar Pichai handled responsibilities/roles like overseeing Chrome, product chief of Google and head of the Android operating system since his induction into the company in 2004.

This photo, sent out by Google PR with the news that Larry and Sergey are stepping back, shows the moment that Sundar Pichai was bitten by a quantum computer and became CEO of Alphabet in addition to Google. pic.twitter.com/N3LLrEozfP

— Tom Simonite (@tsimonite) December 3, 2019

According to Business Standard, 47-year-old Sundar Pichai was born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu in the year 1972. He has studied in some of the most prestigious institutions in the country and the world, namely the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Stanford University and Wharton business school.

Best wishes are pouring in from all quarters for the new Chief of one of the most valuable companies in the world.

So @sundarpichai is now head of #Alphabet in addition to #Google. What a career. Delighted and proud. What peak is there now to climb!

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 4, 2019

#SundarPichai is like a typical indian
Who can handle multitasking like a pro😄.we are proud of you

— phoebe buffay (@shivanii09) December 4, 2019

https://twitter.com/rameshsrivats/status/1202066310282149890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1202066310282149890&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Findianexpress.com%2Farticle%2Ftrending%2Ftrending-in-india%2Fsundar-pichai-takes-charge-of-google-parent-company-alphabet-reactions-6149811%2F

Sundar Pichai is the Madrasi ‘Sharmaji ka ladka’

— Raj S (@raj_s) December 4, 2019

The world"s most powerful company names a simple, middle class-born from Chennai as its overarching CEO, while defaulting scions of crony-controlled business empires play around with India's economy. Enough said.#SundarPichai

— Madhavan Narayanan (@madversity) December 4, 2019

#SundarPichai best of luck from a proud Indian for being selected to lead the entire Alphabet. Congratulations!!!

— Naveenkumar (@kumar111naveen) December 4, 2019

From learning alphabets in India to leading "#Alphabet", one of the most valued tech companies. 😇

Congratulations @sundarpichai. You are an inspiration to all.

Wishing u all the best! #Google

— Santosh Basavaraj Belgoad ಸಂತೋಷ್ ಬಸವರಾಜ್ ‌ಬೆಳಗೋಡ್ (@santoshbelgoad) December 4, 2019

From a consultant to Alphabet CEO 👍
Congratulations #SundarPichai ji. 💐🌼We indians are proud of you.

— Deepali Patil (@msdeepalipatil) December 4, 2019

@sundarpichai right now 😂#Google #SundarPichai #india #Alphabet pic.twitter.com/zlG4hZ6uRt

— Parth Modi (@_parthbmodi) December 4, 2019

#SundarPichai becoming Alphabet CEO is what means is he is the Global boss of IT industry
Indian mind deserved this stage.

— Chetan Joshi (@joshichetan08) December 4, 2019

https://twitter.com/jiteshrochlani/status/1202112747644715008

Its really Inspiring, From middle class born to become Ceo of #Alphabet Parent company of #Google Replacing #LarryPage.Lets see how he is gonna manage two companies😎😎
Really proud🇮🇳🇮🇳
Congrats @sundarpichai 👏👏 #SundarPichai pic.twitter.com/b3eY5jJ9hW

— C.R.Arunachalam (@CRArunachalam18) December 4, 2019

Congratulations, sir. You are an inspiration to us all.

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