Alphabet CEO, Sundar Pichaim finally entered the billionaire club after spending years leading the tech giant with remarkable growth phases. As per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Pichai’s net worth is currently $1.1 billion, which he made with his role as a professional executive instead of being a founding equity holder, and he marked a rare ascent for a non-founder in the tech world.
The Indian-origin executive achieved this milestone after the company’s shares hit record highs following a solid earnings report. As reported by Bloomberg, the milestone showcases the scale of Alphabet’s growth under his leadership. In the last 10 years, the company has successfully added over $1 trillion in market value and has given a 120% return to shareholders since 2023. At present, the stock of Alphabet is at a high. Pichai holds just 0.02% of Alphabet equity, which is roughly valued at around $440 million. Most of his wealth includes his salary, cash bonuses, and share grants he earned over the year at the company.
Born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Pichai had a humble beginning. He became a part of Google in 2004 and led some of the significant products like Google Chrome and Android. In the year 2015, he became the CEO of Google and, later that year, CEO of Alphabet, the parent company of Google. He is now the longest-serving CEO in the company’s history.
In the current rapidly thriving tech world, Pichai’s stability is as notable as his earnings and wealth. Because of his decade-long tenure, he is considered the most influential leader in Silicon Valley.
As the company is looking forward to a thriving future with generative AI, global regulation, and deepening competition, Pichai’s journey as a CEO sets a new example for what long-term leadership can achieve in the tech era.
