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Google DeepMind has appointed Jasjeet Sekhon as its chief strategy officer, as the company strengthens leadership amid intensifying competition in artificial intelligence.
The move was announced by DeepMind founder Demis Hassabis, who said Sekhon will join from Bridgewater Associates, where he served as chief scientist and head of AI.
Sekhon will also join Bridgewater’s board of directors after stepping down from his executive roles at the firm.
His appointment comes as Alphabet accelerates efforts to close the gap with leading AI players such as OpenAI and Anthropic.
Over the past year, Google has expanded its AI portfolio through DeepMind, launching products including its Gemini AI models and new generative tools, helping drive renewed investor confidence and share price growth.
At Bridgewater, Sekhon played a key role in building the firm’s AI research and investment unit, AIA Labs, working alongside leadership including Greg Jensen.
He joined the hedge fund in 2018 and previously held academic positions at institutions including Harvard University, the University of California, Berkeley and Yale University.
Bridgewater, led by CEO Nir Bar Dea, reported record profits in 2025, with its flagship Pure Alpha fund delivering a 34% return.
The firm has also projected that major technology companies—including Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft—will collectively invest around $650 billion in AI infrastructure this year, underscoring the scale of competition in the sector.
Sekhon’s appointment signals Google’s continued focus on strengthening its AI strategy and leadership as it competes to expand its presence in rapidly evolving AI markets.
The move was announced by DeepMind founder Demis Hassabis, who said Sekhon will join from Bridgewater Associates, where he served as chief scientist and head of AI.
Sekhon will also join Bridgewater’s board of directors after stepping down from his executive roles at the firm.
His appointment comes as Alphabet accelerates efforts to close the gap with leading AI players such as OpenAI and Anthropic.
Over the past year, Google has expanded its AI portfolio through DeepMind, launching products including its Gemini AI models and new generative tools, helping drive renewed investor confidence and share price growth.
At Bridgewater, Sekhon played a key role in building the firm’s AI research and investment unit, AIA Labs, working alongside leadership including Greg Jensen.
He joined the hedge fund in 2018 and previously held academic positions at institutions including Harvard University, the University of California, Berkeley and Yale University.
Bridgewater, led by CEO Nir Bar Dea, reported record profits in 2025, with its flagship Pure Alpha fund delivering a 34% return.
The firm has also projected that major technology companies—including Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft—will collectively invest around $650 billion in AI infrastructure this year, underscoring the scale of competition in the sector.
Sekhon’s appointment signals Google’s continued focus on strengthening its AI strategy and leadership as it competes to expand its presence in rapidly evolving AI markets.
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