Sunnyvale, California, United States, October 2025 — Google Cloud has announced the appointment of Karthik Narain as its new Chief Product and Business Officer, a strategic leadership addition aimed at strengthening the company’s global product vision and accelerating business growth. In his new role, Karthik will be responsible for driving Google Cloud’s product strategy, market positioning, and customer-centric innovation initiatives across industries worldwide.
Karthik brings with him an exceptional leadership background that spans over two decades across top-tier technology and consulting organizations including Accenture, Avanade, HCLTech, and Infosys. Most recently, he served at Accenture as Chief Technology Officer and Group Chief Executive – Technology, while also holding the position of Chair of the Board at Avanade, Accenture’s joint venture with Microsoft. His tenure was marked by large-scale technology transformation programs and the expansion of Accenture’s digital and cloud business portfolios globally.
Before joining Accenture, Karthik spent nearly a decade at HCL Technologies, where he served as Vice President and Vertical Head for High Tech (including Software & Platforms) and Automotive. During this period, he led global P&L operations, building deep relationships with enterprise clients and driving revenue growth through innovative technology solutions.
Karthik began his professional journey at Infosys, where he served as Senior Relationship Manager – Financial Services, managing complex transformation programs for global capital markets clients. His early focus on digital enablement and client engagement laid the foundation for his future success in global technology leadership.
At Google Cloud, Karthik Narain’s vast experience in digital transformation, cloud strategy, and enterprise technology leadership will play a crucial role in advancing Google Cloud’s mission to build scalable, accessible, and inclusive technology solutions that empower organizations around the world.
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