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Eric Schmidt

Executive Chairman, Alphabet, Inc.

Eric Schmidt is an American businessman and software engineer, widely recognized for his role as CEO of Google from 2001 to 2011. During his tenure, Schmidt was instrumental in guiding the company's rapid growth from a tech startup into a global technology leader. After stepping down as CEO, he continued to contribute to Google as executive chairman until 2017, and later as a technical advisor until 2020. Apart from his work at Google, he also co-authored "The New Digital Age" and "How Google Works". Schmidt's expertise extends beyond business to artificial intelligence, technology policies, and internet issues, which he discusses as a guest speaker at various global forums. Beyond these accomplishments, he is well known for his philanthropic efforts through the Schmidt Family Foundation.