Google Appoints Ann Mather to its Board of Directors

Google Appoints Ann Mather to its Board of Directors

Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) today announced it has appointed Ann Mather to its Board of Directors. As a corporate finance executive who has driven accounting and strategic business initiatives for some of the world’s most recognized brand names for nearly 25 years, Mather will also serve as Chairperson for Google’s Audit Committee. Mather’s appointment was effective November 22, 2005.

“Ann Mather is an extraordinary leader in the financial community, and her experience abroad is a great enhancement to the Board’s global perspective,” said Eric Schmidt, chief executive officer of Google. “We look forward to engaging Ann’s vast accounting expertise as Chair of our Audit Committee.”

“I’m one of Google’s biggest fans, and I believe whole-heartedly in its ability to help make the world a better place. I look forward to working with the esteemed Board to help guide Google’s finance and accounting platform,” said Mather.

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