Ann Mather, whose appointment was effective from November 22, will also Chair Google's Audit Committee.

Google Inc., today announced it has appointed Ann Mather to its Board of Directors.

Mather, whose appointment was effective from November 22, will also serve as Chairperson for Google's Audit Committee. As a Corporate Finance Executive, she has driven accounting and strategic business initiatives for some of the world's most recognized brand names for nearly 25 years.

Ms. Mather has been a director on the Board of the Central European Media Enterprises group since April 2004, and serves on its Audit and Compensation Committees. She also served as a director for Shopping.com from May 2004 until it was acquired by Ebay in 2005. She was Chair of Shopping.com's Audit Committee, and a member of their Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.

"Ann Mather is an extraordinary leader in the financial community, and her experience abroad is a great enhancement to the Board's global perspective. We look forward to engaging Ann's vast accounting expertise as Chair of our Audit Committee," said Eric Schmidt, Chief Executive Officer of Google.

"I'm one of Google's biggest fans, and I believe whole-heartedly in its ability to help make the world a better place. I look forward to working with the esteemed Board to help guide Google's finance and accounting platform," said Mather.