Airbnb has made an announcement regarding the appointment of James Manyika, Google’s Senior Vice President of Research, Tech and Society, to its Board of Directors.
James Manyika, who was born in Zimbabwe, currently holds the position of Senior Vice President at Google, overseeing the Research, Tech, and Society Team, which includes Google Labs and Google Research.
He holds multiple degrees from the University of Zimbabwe and the University of Oxford, including a PhD in AI and Robotics.
Manyika has an extensive background, having previously served as a senior partner at McKinsey & Co. and chaired the McKinsey Global Institute.
He is also a published author, with a book on AI and robotics, and has authored numerous articles and reports on global economic trends.
In addition to his professional achievements, Manyika has held several notable positions, such as being appointed by President Barack Obama to serve as vice chair of the Global Development Council at the White House.
He also serves on the board of the Broad Institute of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. Recently, TIME recognized Manyika as one of the 100 most influential people in AI.
Airbnb has now announced that Manyika will be joining its Board of Directors and will take on the role of chairing the Board’s Stakeholder Committee.
Manyika expressed his enthusiasm for joining the Airbnb team, emphasizing the company’s ability to connect people and cultures worldwide. He stated his dedication to working with the entire Airbnb team to build a future that benefits hosts, guests, and communities everywhere.
Airbnb’s CEO, Brian Chesky, believes that Manyika’s expertise and background make him an ideal leader to guide Airbnb as it seeks to leverage AI.
Chesky mentioned that Manyika has been an invaluable thought partner to him personally, having provided guidance to Airbnb since 2018.
Chesky highlighted Manyika’s career focus on exploring the impact of technology on society and recognized him as one of the world’s leading experts in AI.
With Manyika joining the Board, Airbnb looks forward to benefiting from his guidance as they enter this new era of technological revolution.
Airbnb has welcomed James Manyika, Google’s Senior Vice President of Research, Tech and Society, to its Board of Directors, recognizing his expertise and leadership in AI and technology’s impact on society. Manyika’s experience and insights will contribute to Airbnb’s efforts in building a future that benefits its stakeholders and navigating the evolving technological landscape.
Source: People of Color in Tech
