While much is written about Google’s Indian-origin CEO Sundar Pichai, and his remarkable rise to success, not much is known about his personal life. His wife, Anjali Pichai, too, prefers to stay out of the spotlight. However, Anjali Pichai is not just Sundar Pichai’s wife, but she has also carved a niche for herself in her own right. She is the woman whose quiet strength and unwavering support helped shape Sundar Pichai’s incredible career. Read on to know more about Anjali Pichai here:
Education and early life
Born and raised in Rajasthan, Anjali Haryani (her maiden name) was a bright and ambitious student. She pursued Chemical Engineering at IIT Kharagpur, one of India’s most prestigious institutions. It was there, amidst classrooms and campus life, that she met Sundar Pichai. During their college days, their friendship blossomed into a strong partnership for life— one that would become a pillar of Sundar Pichai’s personal and professional success.
Family background
Just like Sundar Pichai, Anjali too hails from a humble family. Her father, Olaram Haryani, was a government employee in Kota, Rajasthan. In a rare public moment, he made headlines in 2015 when he remarried at the age of 70. Despite being a power-couple globally, Anjali and Sundar Pichai prefer to keep their family life largely private. Anjali and Sundar Pichai got married August 10, 2015 and they are parents to two children: Kavya and Kiran. However, the couple prefers to keep their children away from the public eye and lead a private life.
Career and impact
While Sundar Pichai’s rise to success is well known, Anjali’s own career is equally impressive. After graduating as a chemical engineer, she began her professional journey with Accenture. She later moved to the U.S., where she currently works as a Business Operations Manager at Intuit, a leading American software firm.
While she’s often away from the spotlight, Anjali has been a constant source of strength and wisdom. According to reports by DNA, one of the most pivotal moments in Sundar’s career came when he received lucrative offers from other tech companies. It was Anjali who advised him to stay at Google—a decision that proved to be a turning point. Not only did Sundar remain at Google, but he eventually rose to become its CEO in 2015, and later the CEO of Alphabet Inc. in 2019.
Behind every great leader is often a strong partner. In Sundar Pichai’s case, that partner is Anjali—quiet, steady, and powerful in her own right.
