This has now changed with the announcement of CEO Eric Schmidt stepping down and becoming chairman and Larry Page resuming the role he had years ago as CEO. Other co-founder Sergey Brin will be working on strategic products. I can't blame Schmidt for stepping down. After almost a decade as CEO, he has built Google as the top search company and one of the most popular and important companies in the world. However, at his age and wealth, why would he want to continue the next big battles against Apple, Twitter and Facebook. He will now be the public face of Google and government liaison which may be his most important role as Google has become the DOJ's and EU's public enemy no.1.
(Update) Cringely on Schmidt Can't say I disagree much with his viewpoint.
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