HIGH FLYERS
Abigail Johnson: Know the Chairperson and CEO of Fidelity Investments
Abigail is the granddaughter of the late Edward C. Johnson II; the founder of Fidelity Investments. She has been president and CEO of Fidelity Investments, since 2014. Her father, Edward C. "Ned" Johnson III, remained chair emeritus of FMR until his death in March 2022. Before Abigail, her father Edward C. "Ned" Johnson III, remained chair emeritus of FMR until his death in March 2022. In 2016, Abigail was named on Forbes "The Richest Person In America's 50 Largest Cities" list and ranked sixth in 2021 on their "Powerful Women" list. She was the richest person in Massachusetts in 2020
Radha Vembu: The Zoho co-founder who is India's second richest self made woman billionaire
As of July 2022, her net worth is 26, 260 crore. Radha has secured fifth spot in the list of 'Leading Wealthy Women 2021’ report released by Kotak Private Banking and Hurun India. According to the Hurun list, Radha Vembu is top in India, and second across the world, in the list of Biggest Risers. Vembu, who keeps away herself from the limelight began her career with Zoho Corp-originally known as AdventInc-founded by her older brother Sridhar Vembu. In 2009 AdventInc merged with Zoho Corporations and since then their business grew.
Changpeng Zhao: Know the founder and CEO of Binance, world’s largest crypto exchange
Zhao began his career with an internship in Tokyo, for a subcontractor of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, developing software for matching trade orders. Later he worked for 4 years as head of Bloomberg Tradebook futures development. In 2005, he founded Fusion systems, a trading system for brokers known for "some of the fastest high-frequency trading systems for brokers. As a teenager, CZ also worked at McDonald's and worked overnight shifts at a gas station, to cover the household expenses.
Roshni Nadar Malhotra: Know all about HCL chairperson who is also the richest woman in India
Roshni Nadar is also the first woman to lead a listed Indian IT firm, after her father stepped down. The only child of HCL founder and billionaire industrialist Shiv Nadar, Roshni Nadar, is ranked 52nd on the Forbes World's 100 Most Powerful Women list in 2021. Roshni worked with Sky News UK and CNN America as a news producer before joining HCL Corp in 2009. She joined HCL Technologies in 2013 and became Vice Chairperson.
Kunal Bahl: Know Snapdeal CEO and co-founder
Kunal Bahl, soon after completing his graduation, joined Microsoft and worked for the multinational technology corporation, for a short period. Because of the visa issue, he had to leave the USA and return back to India in 2007. In 2010, Bahl with Rohit Bansal, co-founded the e-commerce company Snapdeal. Kunal has also started Titan Capital with Rohit Bansal, which has invested heavily in over 200+ Indian startups within the last few years.
Michael Bloomberg: Meet CEO of Bloomberg L.P and former New York Mayor
At present, Bloomberg is the 13th richest person in the world, according to Forbes. His estimated net worth is $76.8B. Bloomberg began his career at the securities brokerage Salomon Brothers before forming his own company in 1981. At Salmon Brothers, Bloomberg headed equity trading and later systems development. In 1973, he became a general partner at Salomon Brothers. Innovative Market Systems (IMS) renamed itself Bloomberg L.P , in 1986. Subsequently, Bloomberg News, Bloomberg Radio, Bloomberg Message, and Bloomberg Tradebook were launched.
Steve Ballmer: Know the former Microsoft CEO who is also the 11th richest man on earth
According to Forbes, his total estimated wealth, at present, is $87.3B that makes him the eleventh richest person on Earth. Steve Ballmer attended Harvard University, where he was a manager for the Harvard Crimson football team and a member of the Fox Club. He also worked with The Harvard Crimson newspaper as well as the Harvard Advocate. Before Microsoft, he worked as an assistant product manager at Procter & Gamble for 2 years. He also tried his hands at writing screenplays in Hollywood.
Ronnie Screwvala: Know the upGrad co-founder who is better known as pioneer of cable TV in India
Screwvala pioneered Cable TV in India in 1981 at a time when there was a single terrestrial channel (Doordarshan) and grew that to multiple cities and most of the hotel chains in India. In 1985, he hosted a famous quiz show Mashoor Mahal on Doordarshan. Ronnie built a Media and Entertainment conglomerate (UTV Software Communications) that partnered with News Corp, 20th Century Fox, The Walt Disney Company and Bloomberg.
Nicolas Hieronimus: Meet the CEO of International cosmetic brand 'L’Oréal Group'
Hieronimus joined L'Oréal in 1987 as a product manager on the Garnier brand and has spent his entire career at the maker of Garnier shampoo and Lancome creams. At Garnier Laboratories in the 1990s, he created, developed and launched the Fructis haircare and Movida hair color ranges. In 1998, he advanced the Garnier and Maybelline businesses in the United Kingdom and introduced the Fructis franchise and the Maybelline brand onto the British market.
Rishi Sunak: Know the Indian-origin British politician who could be next UK PM
Rishi Sunak, began his career as an analyst for the investment bank Goldman Sachs between 2001 and 2004. Later from 2006-2009, he worked for the hedge fund management firm The Children's Investment Fund Management by becoming its partner. He also worked as a director of the investment firm Catamaran Ventures, owned by his father-in-law, Indian businessman N. R. Narayana Murthy. In 2014, he began his political career as a member of the Conservative Party and served as an MP from Richmond (Yorks)
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