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Google names Bell Canada exec as its new CFO


MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – Patrick Pichette, former president of operations at Bell Canada, was named Wednesday as senior vice-president and CFO of Google. He starts at Google on August 1 and will assume responsibility for the Google’s financial operations and become CFO on August 12. He will report to Google Chair and CEO Eric Schmidt. He replaces George Reyes. “Patrick brings the expertise and track record of a successful CFO, along with the hands-on business experience of a seasoned operations executive,” said Schmidt. “This strong combination of skills and experience will be an important addition to Google’s executive management team...