Sundar Pichai, World's Newest Billionaire: Here's How Much The Google CEO Has Earned So Far
Sundar Pichai, now 10 years into his role as Google CEO, has become a billionaire. However, Alphabet's biggest shares still belong to its original founders
Sundar Pichai, a name recognised globally, has quietly reached an extraordinary financial milestone. According to a recent report by Bloomberg's Billionaires Index, nearly a decade after becoming CEO of Alphabet, Google's parent company, Sundar Pichai has officially become a billionaire.
What makes this feat remarkable is that he is the first non-founder CEO of Alphabet to cross the billion-dollar mark. Since Sundar Pichai, now 53, took charge in 2015, the company has experienced tremendous growth, both in terms of revenue and market valuation.
Alphabet's Unprecedented Growth
Under Sundar Pichai's leadership, Alphabet's market capitalisation has soared past $1 trillion, a first for the company. In fact, since 2023 alone, Alphabet's share value has delivered a 120% return to investors, pushing the company's market cap to a staggering $86 trillion.
This historic surge in valuation has also significantly increased the worth of Sundar Pichai's Alphabet shares, contributing to his rise in net worth. He currently holds a 0.02% stake, valued at approximately $440 million, with most of his assets held in cash.
The First Billionaire Non-Founder CEO
From Modest Beginnings In Tamil Nadu
Born in a middle-class family in Tamil Nadu, India, Pichai grew up in a two-room flat. His life took a dramatic turn after securing a scholarship to Stanford University in 1993. He joined Google in 2004 and was instrumental in the development of key products like Google Chrome and Android.
His leadership journey culminated in August 2015, when he was appointed CEO. Today, he is also recognised as Google's longest-serving CEO.
Alphabet's CEO, Sundar Pichai, has become a billionaire after Google's shares approached record highs over the past week. This is historic given that Pichai achieved this fortune without possessing the founding equity stakes. He is not the only Indian-origin executive to make… pic.twitter.com/DmLoVBhgsy — Forbes India (@ForbesIndia) July 27, 2025
Alphabet's Diversified Revenue Streams
On the eve of Alphabet's 10th anniversary, Sundar Pichai noted a sharp increase in revenue from non-core ventures such as Cloud, YouTube, Google Play, and subscriptions. In 2015, Alphabet's overall revenue was $75 billion.
By 2024, revenue from YouTube and Cloud alone reached $110 billion, showcasing the company's expanding ecosystem under his stewardship.
Founders Still Hold The Largest Stakes
While Sundar Pichai has achieved billionaire status, Alphabet's co-founders remain the major shareholders. Larry Page's net worth stands at $171.2 billion (Rs 14.72 lakh crore), while Sergey Brin is worth $160.4 billion (Rs 13.79 lakh crore), making him the 7th richest person in the world.
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