Overview:
Google Austria GmbH is the Austrian subsidiary of Google LLC, a part of Alphabet Inc., the global technology conglomerate headquartered in Mountain View, California. Established to serve Google’s operations in Austria, the company focuses primarily on sales, marketing, and support services related to Google’s wide range of digital products and services, including advertising (Google Ads), cloud solutions, and enterprise partnerships. The company does not operate any data centers in Austria; technical infrastructure is typically managed regionally or globally.
Ownership and Legal Status:
Google Austria GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Google LLC (U.S.), under the parent structure of Alphabet Inc. It operates as a limited liability company (GmbH) registered in Austria, subject to local corporate governance and tax regulations.
Leadership:
The company is led by Christine Antlanger-Winter, who has served as Country Director since 2019. Other key figures include Paul Manicle, a principal executive in the company, and Sher Khan, who oversees commercial operations as Commercial Leader. Together, they direct Google Austria’s strategic engagement with advertisers, policymakers, and business partners in the Austrian market.
Headquarters:
Google Austria GmbH is headquartered in Vienna, where it coordinates business development, advertising partnerships, and public affairs.