Steven Nickel
Director of Operations
Google
Steven Nickel is Director of Operations at Google, where he leads global initiatives to extend the lifespan of consumer hardware products, contributing to a more circular economy. He champions design for repair and actively supports Right to Repair movements worldwide. He is passionate about building inclusive and sustainable repair ecosystems and collaborates extensively with legislators and repair providers to do so. Steven brings over 30 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry, with leadership roles spanning sales & marketing, engineering & manufacturing, and service & support.