Google Founders Page and Brin Relinquish Alphabet Leadership Roles
Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin step down from their executive positions at Alphabet, handing full control to current Google CEO Sundar Pichai.
Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin officially step down from their executive roles at Alphabet, the parent company of Google. Page resigns as CEO of Alphabet, while Brin steps down as president, marking a monumental shift in leadership for one of the world's most powerful technology companies.
Sundar Pichai, who currently serves as the CEO of Google, takes over as the new CEO of Alphabet in addition to his existing responsibilities. This consolidation of power means Pichai now leads both the core search engine business and the broader umbrella of Alphabet's various subsidiaries and experimental projects.
Despite leaving their daily executive duties, Page and Brin remain actively involved as board members, significant shareholders, and co-founders of the company. Their departure from daily operations reflects a natural transition as Alphabet matures, allowing the company to operate under a single, unified leader without the direct oversight of its original creators.