President & Chief Investment Officer at Alphabet & Google; Authority on AI & Economic Growth; Breast Cancer Survivor

New York, NY, USA
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Ruth Porat Biography

Ruth Porat is a British-American business executive serving as president and chief investment officer of Alphabet and its subsidiary Google LLC. Previously, Porat held the position of chief financial officer at both companies. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Stanford University, a Master of Science from The London School of Economics, and a Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Porat's career in finance began at Morgan Stanley, where she advanced through various executive roles, including vice chairman of investment banking, global co-head of technology investment banking, and global head of the financial institutions group. She later served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Morgan Stanley. During her tenure, Porat played a key role in guiding the firm through the financial crisis, including securing funding from the U.S. Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Program. She also advised the U.S. Treasury Department on significant financial matters, such as the restructuring of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Porat has been recognized by Institutional Investor as Best Financial Institutions CFO.

Porat transitioned to Google as chief financial officer, later assuming the same role at Alphabet. She has been named Best Internet CFO by Institutional Investor and has appeared on Forbes and Fortune "Most Powerful Women" lists. She accepted the Eisenhower Global Innovation Award for Google's efforts in leveraging technology to address societal challenges.

As president and chief investment officer of Alphabet and Google, Porat oversees corporate investments, investment vehicles such as GV and CapG, the Other Bets investment portfolio, real estate and workplace services, and other company infrastructure. She engages with policymakers and regulators on issues related to economic growth, job creation, and opportunity. Porat has highlighted the economic impact and transformative potential of artificial intelligence across sectors, advising leaders to adopt and experiment with AI tools to drive long-term growth.

In addition to her executive responsibilities, Porat serves on the board of directors of the Council on Foreign Relations, the board of trustees of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the board of directors of Stanford Management Company, and the board of directors of Bloomberg Philanthropies. She has delivered lectures to the International Monetary Fund and the World Economic Forum on financial reforms and trust in the financial sector. Porat is recognized for her insights on leadership, innovation, and the future of technology, contributing to discussions at the intersection of finance, policy, and global economic opportunity.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/22/2026.

Ruth Porat Videos

Ruth Porat - President of Alphabet | Podcast | In Good Company

Ruth Porat - President of Alphabet | Podcast | In Good Company

Ruth Porat - President of Alphabet | Podcast | In Good Company | Norges Bank Investment Management

SIEPR Summit 2025: Ruth Porat on AI's disruption

SIEPR Summit 2025: Ruth Porat on AI's disruption

Calling AI “the greatest vulnerability” for business models Ruth Porat urges leaders to be prepared to pivot.

Ruth Porat on the Year Ahead in Business and Big Tech

Ruth Porat on the Year Ahead in Business and Big Tech

Ruth Porat President & Chief Investment Officer; Chief Financial Officer Alphabet and Google joins David Rubenstein for a conversation.

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