Google has recently announced a significant leadership change in its Search and advertising division. Prabhakar Raghavan, who has been overseeing Google's search engine and ads products, is stepping down from his role. He will be succeeded by Nick Fox, a longtime Google executive who has been part of Raghavan's leadership team. Fox will now lead Google's Search, ads, geo, and commerce products. This change comes as Google faces increasing competition and scrutiny in the search market , .

Nick Fox has been instrumental in launching several Google products, including Google Fi and RCS. His appointment is seen as a strategic move to strengthen Google's position in the market amid growing challenges .

This leadership change is part of a broader restructuring within Google, as the company continues to adapt to the evolving digital landscape and enhance its core business operations .