Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt will leave Alphabet’s board after 18 years

Eric Schmidt will depart Alphabet’s board this June, after holding a seat for 18 years. His departure comes just over a year after Schmidt stepped down from his role as Alphabet’s executive chairman — it also comes as Google struggles with internal turmoil over its involvement with US military contracts, potential business in China, and reported cover-ups of sexual misconduct.
Schmidt has been a key presence at Google during his time with the company. He initially took a board