Occupation: COO of Facebook
Sheryl Sandberg is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Facebook, overseeing the firm's business operations. She previously served as Vice President of Global Online Sales and Operations at Google. Sandberg is also the author of the bestselling book 'Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead', advocating for women's empowerment and leadership in the workplace.
Occupation: CEO of Tesla and SpaceX
Elon Musk is the CEO and lead designer of SpaceX, CEO and product architect of Tesla, Inc., CEO of Neuralink, and founder of The Boring Company. He is also a co-founder and initial co-chairman of OpenAI. Musk is known for his ambitious vision to colonize Mars, revolutionize transportation, and advance sustainable energy solutions.
Occupation: Former CEO of PepsiCo
Indra Nooyi is an Indian-American business executive who served as the CEO of PepsiCo for 12 years. During her tenure, she consistently ranked among the world's 100 most powerful women. Nooyi is recognized for her strategic leadership and commitment to corporate sustainability. She is a prominent advocate for diversity and inclusion in corporate boardrooms.
Occupation: CEO of Microsoft
Satya Nadella is the CEO of Microsoft, leading its transformation into a cloud-based services company. He joined Microsoft in 1992 and held various leadership positions before being appointed CEO in 2014. Nadella's leadership has been characterized by a focus on innovation, inclusivity, and empathy. He has spearheaded initiatives such as Microsoft Azure and LinkedIn acquisition.
Occupation: CEO of General Motors
Mary Barra is the Chairperson and CEO of General Motors Company. She is the first female CEO of a major global automaker. Barra has been instrumental in leading GM's transformation to become more agile, innovative, and customer-centric. She is a strong advocate for STEM education and workforce diversity, actively promoting opportunities for women in the automotive industry.
Occupation: CEO of Apple Inc.
Tim Cook is the CEO of Apple Inc., succeeding Steve Jobs in 2011. Cook joined Apple in 1998 and served as Chief Operating Officer before assuming the role of CEO. Under his leadership, Apple has experienced significant growth, introducing innovative products such as the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Cook is known for his focus on sustainability and privacy.
Occupation: Former CEO of IBM
Ginni Rometty is the former Chairperson, President, and CEO of IBM. She led IBM through a period of transformation, focusing on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Rometty has been a vocal advocate for skills-based education and workforce development. She is recognized as one of the most influential women in technology.
Occupation: Founder and Former CEO of Amazon
Jeff Bezos is the founder and former CEO of Amazon, the world's largest online retailer. He stepped down as CEO in 2021 to focus on other ventures, including his space exploration company, Blue Origin. Bezos is known for his visionary leadership and customer-centric approach. He has revolutionized e-commerce and transformed Amazon into a tech giant.
Occupation: CEO of Alphabet Inc. (Google)
Sundar Pichai is the CEO of Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company. He previously served as CEO of Google LLC. Pichai joined Google in 2004 and has played a key role in developing products such as Chrome, Chrome OS, and Android. He is known for his engineering expertise and strategic vision. Pichai advocates for responsible AI development and digital literacy.
Occupation: CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance
Rosalind Brewer is the CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance, the first Black woman to lead a Fortune 500 company. She previously served as COO of Starbucks and held executive positions at Walmart. Brewer is a champion of diversity and inclusion in corporate leadership. She is committed to driving business growth through innovation and customer-focused strategies.