Oracle’s ex-product chief Thomas Kurian will head Google’s cloud division, replacing Diane Greene.
In a blog post Friday, Greene said Kurian will join Google Cloud on November 26 and transition into the leadership role in early 2019.
“I believe that he’ll do an amazing job helping to take Google Cloud to the next level. Thomas has 22 years of experience at Oracle; most recently he was President of Product Development,”she said.
She will continue as CEO through January, working with Kurian to ensure a smooth transition.
Greene, who will remain a director on the Alphabet board, had joined Google in December 2015 to run its cloud business.
“After an unbelievably stimulating and productive three years, it’s time to turn to the passions I’ve long had around mentoring and education,” she added.
