Eric Schmidt

Eric Schmidt is a profound businessman, technologist, and software engineer, best known for his position as the CEO of Google. Having fronted one of the biggest tech companies in the world, he has gained great respect for his leadership, innovation, and visionary approach, and continues to showcase his abilities throughout the industry. An expert in his field, Eric has gained over 20 years of experience working within multiple high-profile companies and by sharing his exclusive insights, he creates a buzz at any event he attends.

Having secured the role of CEO at Google in 2001, Eric became the driving force behind the company’s growth. Under his leadership, the company scaled up its infrastructure and diversified its product range to ensure they remain above the curve. Serving as Google’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman until 2011, followed by becoming the Executive Chairman and Technical Advisor, Eric remained a key part of the team and ensured the company thrived under his guidance. Stepping down as CEO, he fulfilled the position of Executive Chairman and Technical Advisor at Google’s parent company, Alphabet in 2015.

Taking the entrepreneurial leap in 2017, Eric became the Co-Founder of Schmidt Futures, a philanthropic initiative which aims to help exceptional people solve hard problems in science and society.  An expert in his field, Eric utilises his knowledge as the Chairman of The Broad Institute and formerly the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence. Equally committed to his philanthropic activities, he became the Founder of the Schmidt Family Foundation in 2009, where he educated the community, developed programmes, and donated sustainably resourced materials to projects with similar aspirations.

Keen to share his expertise with a wider audience, Eric created the podcast ‘Reimagine’ to explore how our society can build a brighter future after the COVID pandemic. Also the Co-Author for four best-selling books, he has showcased his knowledge on topics such as the future of AI, leadership, and his journey working at Google to audiences around the world. When looking for a passionate speaker who will focus on topics such as innovation, security, and artificial intelligence, do not hesitate in hiring Eric Schmidt.