Ruth Porat
Ruth Poratis a highly accomplished executive known for her leadership roles at Google and Alphabet. She joined Google in 2015 as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and held the same title at Alphabet since its creation. In her position, Ruth is responsible for overseeing Finance, Business Operations, People Operations, and Real Estate & Workplace Services, playing a crucial role in driving the financial and operational success of both organizations.
Prior to joining Google, Ruth served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Morgan Stanley, where she held various important positions, including Vice Chairman of Investment Banking, Co-Head of Technology Investment Banking, and Global Head of the Financial Institutions Group. Herextensive experiencein the financial sector and her strategic acumen contributed significantly to the success of Morgan Stanley.
Ruth's vision encompasses strategic financial management, operational excellence, and fostering innovation within the technology industry. She emphasizes financial discipline,responsible financial management, and transparency, enabling informed decision-making and sustainable growth. Ruth also drives operational efficiency, streamlining workflows, optimizing processes, and fostering innovation to keep Google and Alphabet at the forefront of the industry.
Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Ruth actively engages inacademic and policy initiatives. She serves as the Vice Chair of Stanford University's Board of Trustees and is involved in the Stanford Management Company, which manages the university's endowment. Additionally, she contributes her expertise toinstitutionslike the Aspen Institute Economic Strategy Group and the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy at the Brookings Institution.
Ruth holds a distinguished educational background, with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University, a Master of Science degree from The London School of Economics, and an MBA from the Wharton School. Her intellectual prowess, strategic leadership, and commitment to financial discipline and innovation have solidified her reputation as an influential figure in the technology and financial sectors.
