Susan Wojcicki
Susan Wojcicki is an American tech executive who has been the CEO of YouTube since 2014.
Entrepreneur
July 5, 1968
Cancer
56
Santa Clara, California, United States
Susan Wojcicki, an American technology executive, has been the CEO of YouTube since 2014, significantly contributing to the growth and success of the world’s largest video-sharing platform. Prior to her role at YouTube, she served as Google’s first marketing manager and played a crucial role in the development of Google AdSense and the company’s acquisition of YouTube. Wojcicki has been recognized for her influence and power, being named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World and Forbes’ World’s 100 Most Powerful Women.
Before joining Google, Wojcicki worked at Intel Corporation and as a management consultant. She has been a key member of Google’s inner circle and a prominent figure in Silicon Valley, known for her success and expertise in the tech industry.
Wojcicki comes from a family of educators and intellectuals, with her sister Anne being the co-founder and CEO of personal genomics company 23andMe, and their mother Esther, a journalism teacher, named “Teacher of the Year” by Time Magazine in 2009. Susan was an early investor in her sister’s company. Her contributions to YouTube and the tech industry, along with her family’s achievements, have established her as a prominent and influential figure in the business world.