There are over 3 billion internet users in the world, with more than half of them accessing the internet from their mobile devices. Smartphones, laptop computers, and many other types of connected products at home and on the go are becoming pervasive. Some of the most profound technology breakthroughs are happening at the intersection of hardware, software, and artificial intelligence (AI). Google believes there are significant opportunities to radically help people improve their everyday lives by taking an end-to-end approach to consumer technology that merges the industry’s most innovative AI with intuitive software, powerful hardware, and amazing displays.



Rick Osterloh joined Google in April 2016 as the senior vice president overseeing Google’s hardware efforts—including products such as Pixel phones, the Google Home family of smart speakers, Google Wifi, and more—that bring together the best of Google’s AI, software, and hardware. Over the last 20+ years, Mr. Osterloh has had a successful track record in the consumer hardware and technology industry. Most recently, he was the president of Motorola Mobility. Prior to becoming president in April 2014, he was SVP of product at Motorola, responsible for the planning, strategy and delivery of all products. He served as VP of product and design at Skype, led the delivery of software and operation of the Android platform at Motorola, and oversaw product management at Good Technology. Osterloh has also held consulting and product management positions at Deloitte & Touche, Amazon.com, and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. He received a bachelor's and master’s degree in industrial engineering, as well as an MBA from Stanford University. He is a staunch Golden State Warriors supporter and enjoys playing basketball in his spare time. Osterloh also serves on the Board of the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA), which aims to develop better athletes and better people through resources for youth and high school sports coaches, parents, administrators, and student-athletes.