Eric Schmidt (alumnus)

Eric Schmidt is an American software engineer and businessman best known as the former CEO of Google, a role he held from 2001 to 2011. Under his leadership, Google expanded its services and became one of the most powerful technology companies in the world. Schmidt also served as the Executive Chairman of Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, until 2018. He has been influential in shaping the tech industry and is known for his insights on innovation and technology’s impact on society. Additionally, he has authored books and served on various boards, contributing to discussions on technology and policy.