In January, Google said its co-founder Larry Page would assume the role of chief executive. The unexpected announcement marks the ascent of Page, 37, once considered too unseasoned to steer Google's operations, and comes as the company tries to maintain its dominance online in the face of growing rivals such as Facebook.

File photo of Google Inc co-founder Page speaking with people at his lunch table during the Clinton Global Initiative in New York

In January, Google said its co-founder Larry Page would assume the role of chief executive. The unexpected announcement marks the ascent of Page, 37, once considered too unseasoned to steer Google's operations, and comes as the company tries to maintain its dominance online in the face of growing rivals such as Facebook.

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