[steveBK123]

Google in comparison to say an Apple or Amazon just never had product focussed or customer-focussed leadership. Contrast Sergey/Larry/Eric vs Steve Jobs or Jeff Bezos.

Sergey & Larry had a fun research project that could make a lot of money, then moved on to other things that were fun for them.

Eric was the hired adult supervision and probably most responsible for the org structure they ended up with.

The origin, leadership and structure of Google has far more to do with its products than where its devs sit.