Google Cloud Public Sector – Deutschland GmbH is a German subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., established to support cloud computing services tailored to the German public sector, with a focus on data sovereignty, regulatory compliance, and national security standards. Headquartered in Hallbergmoos, near Munich, the company serves as a local legal and operational vehicle for Google’s engagements with public authorities and government-related clients.
Legal Status and Ownership
- Legal Form: GmbH (limited liability company)
- Registered Office: Hallbergmoos, Germany
- Commercial Register: HRB 230618, Amtsgericht München
- Ultimate Owner: Alphabet Inc. via Mandiant Ireland Limited, a holding entity acquired through Google’s 2022 takeover of Mandiant Inc.. The company changed its legal name in December 2023, reflecting its formal repositioning within the Google Cloud ecosystem.
Activities
Despite its strategic title, the company has limited operational activity. As of 2023: It employed no staff, following the reassignment of employees to Google Germany GmbH after internal restructuring. It appears to function as a special-purpose entity for regulatory or structural needs related to public sector contracts. No commercial turnover (Umsatzerlöse) has been publicly disclosed.
The company reported no significant income-generating activity, and no staff costs in 2023.
Leadership
As of June 2024, the company is managed by:
- Bernd König, Germany
- Previously: Anthony Emmet Ruiseal, Ruth Kelleher, Glorimari Vargas Rodriguez, and Michael John Tangney
Leadership changes in 2023–2024 reflect Alphabet’s reorganization following the Mandiant integration.
Strategic Role
Google Cloud Public Sector – Deutschland GmbH was likely established in alignment with Germany’s digital sovereignty strategy, especially regarding the handling of sensitive public sector data. While the company’s own turnover is not disclosed, it may serve as a contractual or policy-compliant entity for future government cloud service deployments, including those linked to Google’s Sovereign Cloud initiatives in Europe.
