James Manyika

James Manyika is a Zimbabwean-American academic and business executive who currently serves as Senior Vice President for Research, Technology, and Society at Google and Alphabet. He oversees Google Research and Google Labs, focusing on the intersection of technology and society, including artificial intelligence, the future of work, and the digital economy. He is best known for his research on AI's impact on business and the economy, his prior role as Chair and Director of the McKinsey Global Institute, and his advisory roles on AI policy, including Vice Chair of the U.S. National AI Advisory Committee.