Ruth M. Porat

Ruth M. Porat serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Alphabet, overseeing financial operations for the technology conglomerate from its base in Mountain View, California, where she has held the position for nine years. Additionally, she contributes to corporate governance as a Board Member at Blackstone. Porat’s academic journey includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University, a Master of Science from the London School of Economics, and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Beyond her corporate roles, Porat is politically engaged, contributing to both Republican and Democratic causes, with her contributions documented through platforms like OpenSecrets and the Federal Election Commission.