Thomas Kurian is an Indian-American business executive who serves as the CEO of Google Cloud, a major division of Alphabet Inc., a position he has held since November 2019. In this role, he is responsible for driving Google Cloud's strategic direction in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and enterprise software solutions, overseeing significant growth and partnerships with global enterprises. Under his leadership, Google Cloud has expanded its market presence, focusing on hybrid cloud, data analytics, and AI innovations to compete with leaders like AWS and Azure. Kurian is recognized for his ability to scale technology products and foster innovation in the tech industry.

Prior to Google, Kurian spent over two decades at Oracle Corporation, joining in 1996 and rising to President of Product Development by 2017, where he managed a vast portfolio including databases, cloud infrastructure, and applications. His work at Oracle contributed to the company's shift towards cloud services and resulted in numerous acquisitions and product launches. Earlier in his career, he was a management consultant at McKinsey & Company, advising on technology and operations. Kurian's strategic expertise has earned him accolades, including being named one of the top product leaders in tech.

Born in Kerala, India, Kurian emigrated to the United States for higher education. He is the brother of George Kurian, CEO of NetApp. Kurian holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Princeton University and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. He is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and is actively involved in tech industry forums.