Elizabeth Reid

Elizabeth Reid serves as vice president and head of Search at Google, a leading global technology company and information platform. Reid joined Google as the first female engineer in its New York office and contributed to the development of Google Local, which became foundational to local information within Google Maps. She was among the initial group of engineers at the Google New York City office during a period of significant company growth. This early experience shaped her career in building products that impact how people access information.

Reid leads teams responsible for evolving the search experience, including innovations such as Lens, multisearch, and the integration of generative artificial intelligence. She oversaw the introduction of the Multitask Unified Model (MUM), a machine-learning technology that advanced language comprehension capabilities in search. These advancements have enabled features like multisearch, allowing users to combine images and text in their queries.

As vice president and head of Search, Reid is recognized for her expertise in artificial intelligence, information retrieval, and search engine technology. She manages teams across engineering, product, design, and data science. Her approach to AI emphasizes its role in organizing information and addressing complex user questions, aligning with Google’s mission to make information universally accessible.

Reid has spoken at industry events including Fortune Brainstorm AI and appeared on podcasts such as Bloomberg's "Odd Lots" and "Big Technology." She has discussed AI products including BERT, MUM, and Google Lens, and clarified the collaborative relationship between Gemini and Search. Reid addresses the challenges of maintaining content quality in the era of AI and highlights Google’s ongoing efforts to combat low-quality content. With extensive experience at Google and a history of guiding search technology through multiple evolutions, Reid is a leading authority on artificial intelligence, search engines, and the future of information access.