Barret Zoph
Joins Google as Vice President of Research · Aug 27, 2026 · News
Why, in the source's words
Zoph has taken a position as vice president of research at Google (which happens to be another company where he previously worked).
Barret Zoph's moves
| Date | From and to | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | AppointedAI lead | AI lead | |
| Jan 14, 2026 | DepartedCTO | CTO | |
| Jan 14, 2026 | AppointedOther | Other | |
| Feb 18, 2025 | AppointedCTO | CTO | |
| Sep 25, 2024 | OpenAIVP of ResearchNext role not stated | AI lead |
Also at these companies
| Date | Person | From and to | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Jeff DeanAppointedGoogleDiscovery LoopCEO | CEO | ||
| Aug 5, 2026 | Jeff DeanDepartedGoogleNext role not statedScientist | GoogleNext role not stated | Scientist | |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Quoc LeAppointedGoogleDiscovery LoopOther | Other | ||
| Aug 5, 2026 | Sanjay GhemawatAppointedGoogleDiscovery LoopOther | Other | ||
| Jun 24, 2026 | Alexander PritzelPoachedGoogle AnthropicOther | Other | ||
| Jun 24, 2026 | Jonas AdlerPoachedGoogleAnthropicOther | Other |
About this move
- Type
- Appointed
- Role
- AI lead
- Announced
- Aug 27, 2026
- Effective
- Not stated
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Checked
- Found by the daily agent, approved by hand
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