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Google elevated Liz Reid as the new Head of Search Algorithm

Promoting Liz Reid to the head of Search is a significant move for Google. As the leader of one of the company's most crucial divisions, Reid will likely be responsible for overseeing the continued development and enhancement of Google's search algorithms and technologies.


Google is implementing several changes within its executive team overseeing Google Search:

- Liz Reid, previously in charge of core search experiences, will now assume the role of Head of Search at Google.

- Cheenu Venkatachary will take on the position of leading the Search quality and ranking teams.

- In light of these adjustments, Pandu Nayak will step down from his role as head of search quality and ranking to become the Chief Scientist of Search. Additionally, Cathy Edwards will transition to the Long-term Bets team within Knowledge and Information.

Liz Reid, appointed around three years ago by Prabhakar Raghavan to oversee core search experience, will continue reporting directly to him in her new capacity as head of Search.

Reid has been with Google since 2003 and played a pivotal role in developing Google Maps and Local Search, leveraging AI to redefine modern mapmaking. She also holds the distinction of being the first female engineer in Google's New York office.

Cheenu Venkatachary will lead the Google Search quality and ranking teams, succeeding Nayak. He initially joined Google in May 2008 and returned in October 2022 after a stint at a company later acquired by Apple.

Pandu Nayak will take on the role of Chief Scientist, Search, advising, and focusing on technical challenges in Search, including broader efforts in content understanding, ranking, and exploring new AI technologies. Google highlights Nayak as an expert in algorithms, ranking, and information systems and as Google’s most recent inductee to the National Academy of Engineering.

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