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Marc Waters Joins Google Cloud as Chief Operating Officer for EMEA
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Google Cloud has appointed Marc Waters as Chief Operating Officer for EMEA, reinforcing its leadership team as enterprises across the region continue to accelerate cloud adoption and AI-powered transformation.
Sharing the news on LinkedIn after completing his first day, Marc described the experience as both energizing and inspiring.
"Day one in my new role as COO of Google Cloud EMEA completed. And I can confirm it feels good to be new. And energising."
Joining at a Defining Moment for AI
Reflecting on his first day, Marc noted that he is joining Google Cloud during a transformative period for the technology industry, marked by breakthrough innovations and the emergence of the agentic AI era.
He shared that while he had prepared extensively for the role, nothing fully matched the experience of witnessing Google's engineering excellence, depth of talent, and relentless pace of innovation firsthand.
Helping Shape the Future of Cloud Across EMEA
As Chief Operating Officer for EMEA, Marc will work closely with leadership teams across the region to support operational excellence, business growth, and customer success as organizations increasingly embrace cloud technologies and AI.
His appointment comes as Google Cloud continues expanding its enterprise capabilities to help customers modernize infrastructure, harness data, and accelerate AI adoption across industries.
Looking Ahead
Marc also expressed his appreciation to colleagues and partners who welcomed him during his first days at Google Cloud.
Looking ahead, he shared his enthusiasm for contributing to the company's next phase of growth and innovation, embracing what he described as an exciting moment for both Google Cloud and the broader technology industry.
About Google Cloud
Google Cloud provides organizations with AI-powered cloud infrastructure, data analytics, cybersecurity, and productivity solutions that help businesses accelerate innovation and digital transformation. Serving enterprises worldwide, Google Cloud combines advanced AI capabilities with a secure, scalable cloud platform to enable organizations to build the next generation of intelligent applications.