How many Indians are CEOs in the world's biggest companies?

  1. Sunder Pichai CEO of Google.

Sundar Pichai is an Indian-American business executive and CEO of Google's parent company Alphabet Inc. He was born on 12 July 1972 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. 

        Pichai grew up in a middle-class society and a middle-class family and was noted for his academic and cognitive excellence from childhood. He graduated from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, India with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering. After completing his undergraduate degree, he attended and attended Stanford University, where he earned a Master of Science in Engineering and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Pichai joined Google in 2004, where he initially worked on the Google Toolbar and the company's initial web browser, Chrome. He quickly rose through Google's ranks and became Vice President of Product Development in 2008.In this role, he played a major role in overseeing the development of many of Google's most successful products, including Chrome OS, and Google Drive. 

        In 2013, Pichai became senior vice president of Android, a key product for Google's mobile strategy. Under his leadership, Android became the world's most popular mobile operating system, powering billions of devices worldwide. He also oversaw the development of Google's other mobile products, including Google Maps and Google Play.

        In 2015, Pichai was promoted to CEO of Google, taking over from one of the company's co-founders, Larry Page. As CEO, he has continued to drive the company's growth, expand Google's presence in emerging markets and in the competitive era, and invest heavily in artificial intelligence and machine learning. 

        In 2019, Pichai became CEO of Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc., after Larry Page stepped down from the position. As CEO of Alphabet, he is responsible for overseeing other Google subsidiaries, including Waymo, Verily and Calico.

       Throughout his career, Pichai has been recognized for his leadership and innovation. In 2019, he was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world. He is also known for his philanthropic efforts, supporting educational initiatives and providing relief to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

    Pichai is married to Anjali Pichai, and the couple has two children. He is known for his passion for cricket and has expressed his desire to improve the game's popularity in America. 

2. Satya Narayana Nadella CEO Of Microsoft

       Satya Narayana Nadella is an Indian-American business executive who currently serves as the CEO of Microsoft Corporation,

one of the world's largest and most influential technology companies. Nadella was born on August 19, 1967, in Hyderabad, India, and grew up in a Telugu-speaking family. His father was an Indian Administrative Service officer, and his mother was a Sanskrit scholar.

       Nadella attended the Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet, and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology in 1988. He then moved to the United States to pursue further education, earning a master's degree in computer science from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

       After completing his education, Nadella began his career at Sun Microsystems, where he worked for six years before joining Microsoft in 1992. Over the course of the next two decades, he held various leadership roles at Microsoft, including Vice President of the Business Division, Senior Vice President of Research and Development for the Online Services Division, and President of the Server and Tools Division.

      In February 2014, Nadella was appointed as the CEO of Microsoft, succeeding Steve Ballmer. As CEO, Nadella has focused on transforming Microsoft into a more innovative and forward-thinking company, emphasizing the importance of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies. He has also been a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry, working to increase the representation of women and people of color in leadership positions at Microsoft and beyond.

      Under Nadella's leadership, Microsoft has experienced a significant resurgence, with the company's stock price reaching all-time highs and its market capitalization surpassing $1 trillion in 2019. In addition t8o his work at Microsoft, Nadella serves on the board of directors of Starbucks Corporation and is a member of the Board of Trustees at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

        Nadella is known for his quiet demeanor and thoughtful approach to leadership, as well as his deep commitment to using technology to make a positive impact on society. He has authored a book titled "Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone," in which he discusses his vision for the future of technology and the role that Microsoft can play in shaping that future. Nadella lives in Bellevue, Washington, with his wife and three children.

3. Shantanu Narayen CEO of Adobe company

      Shantanu Narayen is an Indian-American business executive who is the current CEO of Adobe Inc. He was born on May 27, 1963, in Hyderabad, India. Narayen grew up in a middle-class family, and his father was a professor of psychology at Osmania University in Hyderabad.

         Narayen received his bachelor's degree in electronics engineering from Osmania University in 1986. He then moved to the United States to pursue further education, earning a master's degree in computer science from Bowling Green State University in Ohio, and an MBA from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.

            After completing his education, Narayen began his career in technology at Apple, where he worked as a senior manager. He later joined Silicon Graphics Inc. (SGI), where he served as the Vice President and General Manager of the Digital Media Group. In 1998, he joined Adobe as the Senior Vice President of Worldwide Product Research, and he was later promoted to Executive Vice President of Worldwide Products in 2001.

         In 2005, Narayen was appointed as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Adobe, and in 2007 he was named the CEO, succeeding Bruce Chizen. As CEO, Narayen has led Adobe through a period of significant transformation, transitioning the company from a traditional software company to a cloud-based services provider. He has overseen the development of new products and services, including Adobe Creative Cloud, which provides users with access to a range of creative tools and applications on a subscription basis.

         Under Narayen's leadership, Adobe has grown significantly, with the company's revenue increasing from $2.9 billion in 2007 to over $12 billion in 2020. He has also been a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry, and under his leadership, Adobe has made significant progress in increasing the representation of women and people of color in leadership positions.

           Narayen is widely recognized as one of the most influential leaders in the technology industry, and he has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including being named to Forbes' list of "America's Most Innovative Leaders" in 2021. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Pfizer Inc. and the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Narayen lives in Los Altos Hills, California, with his wife and two children.

4. Ajay Banga CEO Of MasterCard company

           Ajay Banga is an Indian-American businessman who is the former CEO of Mastercard. He was born on October 28, 1959, in Pune, India. Banga completed his Bachelor's degree in Economics from Delhi University and his MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.

          Banga began his career at Nestle India, where he worked in various roles from 1981 to 1991. He then worked for PepsiCo for 13 years, holding various executive positions in the United States and overseas. In 2000, he became the CEO of Citigroup's International Global Consumer Group, and later served as the company's Chairman and CEO for Asia-Pacific, based in Hong Kong.

         Banga joined Mastercard in 2009 as President and Chief Operating Officer, and became CEO in 2010. During his tenure, he oversaw the company's transformation into a technology-driven organization, and led several key acquisitions and partnerships to expand the company's offerings. He was also a vocal advocate for financial inclusion and the use of technology to promote economic growth and opportunity around the world.

         Banga has been recognized for his contributions to business and social impact. He was named to Forbes' list of the World's Most Powerful People in 2014, 2015, and 2016, and was also awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 2016. In 2020, he stepped down as CEO of Mastercard, but continued to serve as Executive Chairman of the Board.

        Outside of work, Banga is actively involved in philanthropy and social impact initiatives. He serves on the board of several organizations, including the Council on Foreign Relations, and is a member of the U.S.-India CEO Forum.

5. Arvind krishna CEO of  IBM Company

     Arvind Krishna is an Indian-American business executive who is currently the CEO of IBM, a multinational technology and consulting corporation. He was born on February 1, 1962, in India.

         Krishna received his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, and his PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He joined IBM in 1990 as a researcher at the company's Thomas J. Watson Research Center, and over the years held various technical and leadership positions.

           Krishna played a key role in IBM's transformation from a hardware-focused company to a cloud and cognitive solutions provider. He was instrumental in IBM's acquisition of Red Hat, an open-source software company, which was the company's largest acquisition to date. He also helped lead IBM's efforts in the areas of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and quantum computing.

          In April 2020, Krishna was appointed CEO of IBM, succeeding Ginni Rometty. As CEO, he has continued to focus on the company's strategic transformation, prioritizing growth in cloud computing and artificial intelligence. He has also been a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion in the technology industry.

          Krishna has been recognized for his achievements and contributions to the technology industry. He has been named to Fortune's "Businessperson of the Year" list and Forbes' "World's Most Powerful People" list. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and serves on the boards of directors of the American Red Cross and the National Association of Manufacturers.

6. George Kurian CEO of Netapp.

          George Kurian is an Indian-American business executive who is best known for his role as the CEO of NetApp, a multinational data management and storage company. He was born on November 6, 1967, in Kottayam, India.

       Kurian received his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University and his MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. He began his career at McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm, before joining Oracle Corporation in 1996.

          Kurian spent over a decade at Oracle, where he held various leadership positions in product management and development. In 2011, he joined NetApp as Senior Vice President of the Data Center and Cloud Businesses. He went on to serve as Executive Vice President of Product Operations and Strategy before being appointed as CEO in 2015.

           As CEO of NetApp, Kurian has been focused on driving the company's strategic transformation to become a cloud-led, data-centric software company. He has overseen the development of new cloud-based products and services and has led the company's efforts to expand its partnerships with major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.

            In addition to his work at NetApp, Kurian has been involved in various industry organizations and initiatives. He is a member of the board of directors of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and the Anita Borg Institute, which supports women in technology. He has also been recognized for his achievements and contributions to the technology industry, including being named to Fortune's "Businessperson of the Year" list and Forbes' "World's Most Powerful People" list.