Wael Ghonim

WSJ Article: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704132204576136323073589858.html?mod=WSJ_hp_LEFTTopStories


I was reading the Wall Street Journal yesterday and I found this article about Wael Ghonim. Wael Ghonim is Google's Mideast regional marketing executive.  He helped organize the rebellion in Egypt against President Mumbarak.  While in Egypt, Ghonim used the skills approach and what he learned at Google to influence protesters.  For example, Ghonim administered Web pages to serve as a rallying point for protesters.  


Google stated Wael Ghonim is on leave from Google during his activism in Egypt and whatever Mr. Ghonim does in his free time is his choice; he is acting on his on accord and is not an agent of the company.  


Question: Is Wael Ghonim still representing the company even though Google claims he is acting on his own accord?  Why or why not?


Posted by: Aaron Barton