Meg Whitman

Margaret 'Meg' Whitman (born 1956) is a prominent American business executive, entrepreneur, and politician who became one of the most recognizable female technology leaders of her generation. She is best known as the president and chief executive officer of eBay from 1998 to 2008, during which time she transformed the company from a small online auction site into a multinational e-commerce corporation worth billions of dollars. Under her leadership, eBay's revenue grew exponentially, and she took the company public in 1998 in one of the most successful initial public offerings of the era. After eBay, Whitman became president and CEO of Hewlett-Packard in 2011, overseeing the company during a period of significant industry transformation and technological change. She directed the company's acquisition of Palm, Inc., and navigated the complex dynamics of the personal computer market. Beyond her corporate leadership, Whitman entered politics, running as the Republican nominee for Governor of California in 2010—a major platform for her to advocate for business-oriented policies. She later served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Quibi, a mobile-first short-form video platform. Whitman has been recognized as a pioneering female tech executive and has received numerous accolades. She serves on various boards and remains influential in business and technology sectors.