Google CEO Sundar Pichai turns 48: 9 interesting facts about him

Today is the birth anniversary of Sundar Pichai, the CEO of tech giant Google and its parent company Alphabet Inc. The 48-years-old just recently addressed the class of 2020, which is graduating amidst a pandemic and told them to stay hopeful.

Pichai also recalled his humble roots and highlighted the importance of staying positive in the face of difficulties.

Here are nine things you should know about the Indian-American executive Originally from Tamil Nadu, India, Pichai studied at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, where he received a degree in Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech).