Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Passes Away, Sundar Pichai Expresses Sorrow
Susan Wojcicki’s Passing: Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube, has sadly passed away. She had been battling cancer for the past two years. Google’s current CEO, Sundar Pichai, shared this news on Saturday. On the social media platform X, Pichai wrote, “Susan Wojcicki, a major figure in Google’s history, has passed away after a two-year fight with cancer. She played a crucial role in the growth of YouTube.”
Sundar Pichai’s Tribute
Unbelievably saddened by the loss of my dear friend @SusanWojcicki after two years of living with cancer. She is as core to the history of Google as anyone, and it’s hard to imagine the world without her. She was an incredible person, leader and friend who had a tremendous…
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) August 10, 2024
Sundar Pichai expressed his deep sorrow over Wojcicki’s death. He said, “After battling cancer for two years, my dear friend Susan Wojcicki has left us. I am deeply saddened. She was as important to Google’s history as anyone else, and it’s hard to imagine the world without her. She was an incredible person, leader, and friend who had a huge impact on the world. I am one of the many Google employees who had the privilege of knowing her. We will miss her greatly. Our condolences to her family. Rest in peace, Susan.”
Wojcicki’s Impact
During her tenure as YouTube’s CEO, which lasted from 2014 to early 2023, Wojcicki helped transform the platform into a global powerhouse. Her leadership affected millions of content creators and billions of viewers.
After leaving YouTube in February 2023, Indian-American Neel Mohan took over as CEO. Wojcicki’s passing is a significant loss to the tech world. Her contributions and leadership have left a lasting legacy.
