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Top 10 Indian Origin CEOs Leading International Companies Posted: March 29, 2023 @ 7:55 am |
Indian leaders are making India proud by leading the top companies across the globe. In almost every field, Indians are playing an important role and showing the world what Indians are capable of. Gone are the days when only a few Indians could be seen in leadership roles, but the dynamics have changed completely. Here is the list of the top 10 Indian-origin CEOs who are leading international companies across the world: SUNDAR PICHAI
Company: Google and Alphabet IncServing as CEO from 2015 – PresentWell known for his simplicity and intelligence, Sundar Pichai is the CEO of Google and Alphabet Inc. He joined Google in 2004 as the Vice President of Product Management. He was involved in the development of Google Chrome (invented in 2008). Sundar Pichai is now known as the face behind Google and is among the highest-paid CEOs in the world. He was born in 1972 in Madras and completed his graduation from IIT Kharagpur. He earned a scholarship from Stanford University for Material Science and Semiconductor Physics. The tech genius, Sundar Pichai, is the first non-white CEO of Google. SATYA NADELLA
Company: MicrosoftServing as CEO from 2014 – PresentSatya Nadella is the Indian-born tech genius and leader who brought wonders to the tech world. He was born on August 19, 1967, in Hyderabad. After completing his graduation in Electrical Engineering from the Manipal Institute of Technology, he pursued a master’s degree in computer science at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He started his career at Sun Microsystems; later, he joined Microsoft in 1992. Satya Nadella held the position of Microsoft CEO in 2014. He took the position after Steve Ballmer stepped down. Talking about his personal life, he married Anupama Nadella and has three children. The autobiography of Satya Nadella ‘Hit Refresh’, talks about his career, personal life, and views on the technological world. PARAG AGARWAL
Company: TwitterServing as CEO from 2021 – PresentParag Agarwal was born in 1984 in Mumbai, India. He completed his BTech at IIT Bombay. Later, he pursued his PhD in Computer Science at Stanford University in California. Joining the elite group of Indian-origin CEOs who rule the world, Parag Agarwal has become the youngest CEO’ in an S&P 500 company. He joined Twitter in 2011, started his journey as an engineer, and made his way up to the top executive position. Since 2017, Parag has been working as a Chief Technology Officer. Parag took over the reins of Twitter after Jack Dorsey stepped down in 2021. Not a known face of the company, his appointment as CEO was a surprise for everyone. He created history by becoming the first Indian-origin CEO of Twitter. He is working on decentralization and moderation policies to make Twitter a platform that is safe, secure, and free of discrimination. SHANTANU NARAYEN
Company: AdobeServing as CEO from 2007 – PresentAn Indian-American businessman and executive, Shantanu Narayen, became Adobe’s CEO in 2007 and Chairman of the Board in 2017. Born in 1962 into an Indian affluent family, he was aspiring to become a journalist, but at his family’s insistence, he opted for engineering. After completing his graduation in Electronics and Communication Engineering at Osmania University (USE), he later moved to the US for his Master’s degree in Computer Science. After his association with Apple, he joined Adobe in 1998 as a Senior Vice President of Worldwide Product Research. With his years of expertise in the technological sector, he is known as the genius of Silicon Valley. Under his leadership, Adobe has recorded the highest revenue growth and established its unique brand identity across the world.
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SUNDAR PICHAI | Credit: twitter.com
SATYA NADELLA | Credit: en.wikipedia.org
PARAG AGARWAL | Credit: www.gqindia.com
SHANTANU NARAYEN | Credit: en.wikipedia.org
