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I guess I could also comment about the article itself. It's great that Susan is an influential level-headed intuitive executive at Google, and I suppose it's s
by c2 16y ago
I guess I could also comment about the article itself.
It's great that Susan is an influential level-headed intuitive executive at Google, and I suppose it's somewhat noteworthy that it was her garage that was originally used as Google's office, but aside from that I'm not sure what the point is. Her style is reminiscent of several senior vice presidents at several companies I've worked at, and her contributions don't seem manifestly larger then any other SVP in charge of a major project. Sure, she makes the most money at the company, but I'm not sure that entitles her to a special spot in Google's history at the same level as the other 12 SVPs and certainly not the founders themselves.
- nostrademons 16y agoI wonder if the Mercury News is doing a series on some of the lesser-known Google leaders. They did a profile of my VP over the summer: http://www.physorg.com/news202108905.html http://www.physorg.com/news202108905.html I think it's a refreshing change from the mainstream press, which seems to be "All Marissa, all the time" when they're not talking about Page/Brin/Schmidt.
- ChuckMcM 16y agoI had the same response, but I realize (having worked there for a while) that there is a strong 'star' culture meme that sort of permeates the place. I wondered if she was feeling out of sorts with all the publicity folks like Marissa or Eric or some of the other 11 SVPs carry around. Can never know for sure of course. Then again, Google may be setting her up to be COO and pointing out that 96% of all the money they make comes from groups under her would be a good way to start that conversation.