United Kingdom: Google UK

  • Company Number: 03977902 
  • Incorporated: April 20, 2000
  • Registered Office: 1 St. Giles High Street, London WC2H 8AG 
  • Parent Company: Google LLC (wholly owned by Alphabet Inc.)

Google UK Ltd leads Google’s UK sales, marketing, R&D, technical support, consulting, and back-office teams, connecting global services with UK customers and regulations.

Exact annual data is limited due to varying financial year-ends. Below are the most reliable data points. In 2023, the company had 7,420 employees. The 2021 rebound includes a fiscal adjustment spanning 18 months as the company aligned its financial year-end to December. The UK-paid tax rose from around £200 m in 2021 to £128.6 m paid via corporation tax filings mentioned earlier. This aligns with increased profits but still draws media and parliamentary scrutiny over transfer pricing practices.

Current Management

Directors

Valentine Anthony Bohan – Director (Finance)

  • Role: Finance Director at Google UK Limited
  • Appointed: 15 November 2023
  • Nationality: Irish
  • Residence: Ireland
  • Background:
    Valentine Bohan is a senior finance executive within Google/Alphabet, reportedly involved in international tax and financial compliance functions. He has previously held senior finance roles in Google’s Irish operations and likely oversees UK financial compliance, reporting, and tax structuring. His appointment reflects increased attention to finance-specific leadership amid public and regulatory scrutiny of Google’s UK tax arrangements.

Kenneth Hohee Yi – Director (Legal/Corporate)

  • Role: Legal Director / Corporate Attorney
  • Appointed: 22 November 2013
  • Nationality: American
  • Residence: United States
  • Background:
    Kenneth Yi is a senior legal counsel for Google, frequently listed as a director in Alphabet’s global subsidiaries. His expertise covers corporate governance, legal compliance, and international structuring. He plays a custodial role, ensuring legal alignment with U.S. parent policies and UK corporate law. He is often appointed to legal and holding entities across jurisdictions.

TJG Secretaries Limited – Company Secretary

  • Type: Corporate Secretary (outsourced service)
  • Appointed: 20 April 2000
  • Address: 1 St Giles High Street, London WC2H 8AG
  • Background:
    TJG Secretaries Limited is a UK-based professional services firm that provides statutory secretarial support. It typically handles official filings, compliance paperwork, and coordination with Companies House for entities like Google UK Limited.

Former Key Figures (of note):

  • Paul Manicle (resigned 2023): Former director involved in compliance and tax roles.
  • Ronan Harris: Former UK/Ireland Managing Director, now VP at Snap.
  • Matt Brittin: Head of Google EMEA; not a statutory director but highly influential in regional leadership.