Eric D. Schmidt

Eric D. Schmidt is an American technology executive and engineer, best known for his role as CEO of Google from 2001 to 2011, where he helped grow the company into a global internet powerhouse. He played a key part in expanding Google's products and advertising services, shaping the company's strategic direction. Prior to Google, he worked at Sun Microsystems, contributing to network computing. Schmidt is recognized for his leadership in tech innovation and has served on various corporate and nonprofit boards, influencing technology policy and development worldwide.