Meg Whitman

Business Executive, Political Activist & Philanthropist; Former CEO of eBay, HP, and Quibi; US Ambassador to Kenya

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Meg Whitman Biography

Meg Whitman, a seasoned executive in the technology and corporate sectors, brings a wealth of leadership experience from her roles at several top-tier companies. She served as the CEO of eBay from March 1998 to late 2008, where her leadership was instrumental in scaling the company into a global e-commerce leader. Following her success at eBay, Whitman took on the role of CEO at Hewlett-Packard from 2011, driving the company's focus on hardware, software, and services for businesses, and achieving projected annual revenues exceeding $50 billion. Additionally, her executive tenure includes the short-lived role as CEO of Quibi, a short-form streaming platform, from its inception in 2018 until its closure in 2020, and her investment in the eSports organization, Immortals Gaming Club, in 2018.

Whitman's career also extends into various industries beyond technology. Before her high-profile roles, she was the president and CEO of Florists Transworld Delivery (FTD) from 1995 to 1997, where she guided its transformation from a florist-owned association to a for-profit, privately owned company. Her earlier executive positions include serving as the general manager of Hasbro Inc.’s Preschool Division, overseeing global brands like Playskool and Mr. Potato Head, and as president of the Stride Rite Corporation’s Stride Rite Division, where she introduced the Munchkin baby shoe line. Her professional journey began at Procter & Gamble, working in brand management from 1979 to 1981, followed by a tenure at Bain & Company where she was a vice president in their San Francisco office, and a role as senior vice president of marketing for the Disney Consumer Products Division from 1989 to 1992.

Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Whitman has engaged in political and diplomatic arenas. She ran for the governorship of California in 2010 as the first woman to represent the Republican party in this race. Although she did not win, she remained politically active, endorsing Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential campaign and later speaking at the 2020 Democratic National Convention to support Joe Biden. In 2022, she was appointed as the United States Ambassador to Kenya, a role she continues to fulfill. Her leadership and influence have been recognized globally; in 2014, Forbes magazine ranked her 20th on their list of the 100 Most Powerful Women in the World, and the Harvard Business Review named her one of the top-performing CEOs. Whitman also dedicates efforts to philanthropy, focusing on education and environmental causes through her family foundation.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/14/2024.

Meg Whitman Speaking Topics

  • Integrity and Courage in Leadership

  • Lessons in Situational Leadership

Meg Whitman Videos

  • What is Quibi? | Jeffrey Katzenberg & Meg Whitman | Google Zeitgeist
    With the launch of Quibi just right around the corner, co-founders Meg Whitman and Jeffrey Katzenberg came to Google Zeitgeist to explain what is...
  • Keynote | Jeffrey Katzenberg & Meg Whitman | SXSW 2019
    The Next Form of Storytelling: The Future of Technology-Enabled Entertainment Quibi Founder Jeffrey Katzenberg and CEO Meg Whitman ...
  • Meg Whitman on 'Bloomberg Studio 1.0'
    Meg Whitman, Quibi CEO and former CEO of eBay and Hewlett- Packard, talks about the new video streaming service she founded ...

Meg Whitman Books

  • The Power of Many: Values for Success in Business and in Life
    The Power of Many: Values for Success in Business and in Life

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Meg Whitman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Integrity and Courage in Leadership and Lessons in Situational Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Meg Whitman for your event is $100,000 - $200,000. Meg Whitman generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sheryl Sandberg, Marissa Mayer, Mary Barra, Irene Rosenfeld and Ursula Burns. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Meg Whitman for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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