This IIT Dropout Becomes Google Cloud CEO—Now Richer Than His Boss! Check His Net Worth

Thomas Kurian’s journey from an IIT dropout to leading a Rs 3,15,400 crore company is a story of remarkable success.

Born in Kerala, Thomas Kurian studied at St. Joseph's Boys High School in Bengaluru. Though he got into IIT Madras, he dropped out to pursue an education in the United States at Princeton University.

Kurian earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering at Princeton and later received an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, paving the way for a bright future in the tech industry.

Thomas Kurian worked at Oracle for 22 years, managing a global team of 35,000 people. Despite leaving after disagreements with founder Larry Ellison, Kurian's career was only beginning to flourish.

In 2018, Kurian became the CEO of Google Cloud, where he revitalized the company by focusing on improving customer service and boosting the sales team. His leadership transformed Google Cloud into a key player in the tech industry.

With a net worth of over Rs 15,000 crore, Thomas Kurian’s financial success even surpasses that of Sundar Pichai, who heads Google’s parent company, Alphabet Inc.

Thomas Kurian’s story proves that determination and resilience can lead to immense success, no matter the path you take. From a dropout to a tech giant CEO, his journey is truly inspiring.