Eric Schmidt
Chairman and CEO, Google
Along with founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Eric Schmidt has built Google into a colossus that not only continues to dominate search, but now also rules Web video and advertising. Since D4 ended, he has overseen Google’s acquisition of both the top video site, YouTube, and the best-known Web banner ad placement company, DoubleClick. So, is Google a technology company, an advertising company, a media company, or some new hybrid? Dr. Schmidt has had a long career in the tech industry. He was formerly chairman and CEO of Novell and chief technology officer of Sun. He serves on the board of Apple. More importantly, he has proven to be a good sport and a smart guy, by serving as a contestant in the Computer Bowl, held here at D, to raise funds for the Computer History Museum.
