Debbie Weinstein has been appointed as the new President of Google for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. In her role, she will focus on driving AI-powered growth across diverse markets, benefiting users, businesses, and governments. Weinstein emphasized the potential of artificial intelligence to transform business and society and expressed her excitement about leading Google during such a pivotal time.
Her appointment comes as Google continues to have a significant economic impact in the region, with its platforms generating €179 billion in economic activity in the European Union in 2023 alone. AI is a central part of Google's strategy, with projections suggesting generative AI could contribute up to €1.4 trillion to the EU's GDP by 2035. Google has also been a leader in AI innovation through projects like Google DeepMind in London and various initiatives across Africa.
Weinstein, who has spent a decade with Google and much of her life in the EMEA region, is committed to unlocking AI-driven opportunities to help businesses and communities thrive.
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