About
Eric Schmidt is an American businessman and former computer engineer who is best known for his leadership roles at Google and Alphabet Inc. He served as the CEO of Google from 2001 to 2011, overseeing the company's rapid growth and expansion. Subsequently, he served as the executive chairman of Google and Alphabet before becoming a technical advisor. As of 2025, he is the CEO of Relativity Space and one of the wealthiest people in the world.
Career Timeline
Ph.D. from UC Berkeley
Completed his Ph.D. in Computer Science, marking a key step in his academic and professional journey.
Becomes Novell CEO
Became the CEO of Novell, a networking software company. This marked his entry into a major corporate leadership role.
Joins Google as CEO
Joined Google as CEO, a pivotal moment leading to massive growth and dominance in search and technology.
Google IPO
Oversaw Google's IPO, significantly increasing his personal wealth and cementing Google's position.
Steps Down as Google CEO
Stepped down as CEO, transitioning to Executive Chairman, maintaining strategic influence.
Alphabet Restructuring
Alphabet Inc. was created, with Schmidt as Executive Chairman, overseeing Google and other ventures.
Technical Advisor at Alphabet
Transitioned to Technical Advisor role at Alphabet, reducing day-to-day responsibilities.
CEO of Relativity Space
Became CEO of Relativity Space, further solidifying his position as a major player in space technology.
Continued influence on Tech
Remains a dominant figure in the tech industry, influencing policy and innovation globally.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026