7 Lesser Known Facts About Sundar Pichai

Zee Media Bureau
Mar 15, 2024

Multiple Degrees

Sundar Pichai holds a Bachelor of Technology (B Tech) degree in metallurgical engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.

Varied Career Path

Before joining Google in 2004, he gained experience at Applied Materials in product management and later worked at McKinsey & Company in management consulting.

Sporting Enthusiast

Despite his demanding role, Sundar Pichai finds solace in sports, particularly soccer and cricket.

Microsoft CEO Contender

In 2014, Pichai's name surfaced as a potential candidate for the CEO position at Microsoft, demonstrating his esteemed reputation within the tech industry.

Android being added to Google

In March 2013, Sundar Pichai included Android in the list of Google products that he oversaw for additional research and development.

Personal Life

He tied the knot with his college sweetheart, Anjali, whom he met during their undergraduate years at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.

Remarkable Memory

Sundar Pichai possesses an extraordinary memory, capable of recalling every phone number he has ever dialed.

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