Key Executives is pleased to announce The Top 25 Tech CEOs of Seattle for 2025. Seattle has long been a global leader in technology and innovation, with a legacy in software, e-commerce, gaming, and emerging fields like AI, machine learning, and AR/VR. With 13.7% of its workforce employed in technology roles, Seattle remains a thriving hub for talent and technological progress…
Eric Sager understands that the future of finance lies in transparency and control—values that define his leadership as Chief Operating Officer at Plaid. Under his direction, the company has expanded its role in simplifying financial data access, integrating with thousands of banks and fintechs worldwide. His commitment to consumer control led to the development of Plaid Portal, allowing users to manage their financial data with unprecedented visibility…
Debanjan Saha believes that while degrees aren’t always necessary to lead a company, having strong technical expertise is a key advantage in guiding a technology-driven organization. As CEO of DataRobot, he leverages his deep knowledge in AI and cloud computing to bridge the gap between innovation and real-world applications, ensuring AI solutions are both powerful and practical…
ADM Cares, the corporate social investment program of global leader ADM, continues to play a pivotal role in addressing malnutrition and hidden hunger worldwide. In partnership with the Food Fortification Initiative (FFI), ADM Cares is helping to improve the nutritional quality of staple foods for 1 billion people across 26 countries…
Jeff Chang recognizes that growth isn’t just about marketing—it’s about engineering a foundation that sustains long-term success. As Head of Growth Engineering at Whatnot, he takes a technical-first approach, ensuring that the team prioritizes user acquisition, activation, and retention through scalable engineering solutions…
Anneka Gupta thrives at the intersection of product development and business strategy, shaping how companies scale and evolve in competitive markets. As Chief Product Officer at Rubrik, she leads the company’s data security and cloud management initiatives, ensuring products not only meet industry needs but also drive revenue growth…
Matt MacInnis approaches business with the precision of a surgeon, focusing his efforts on the most critical challenges at hand. At Rippling, where he serves as Chief Operating Officer, his leadership style is defined by relentless attention to detail and a refusal to let momentum stall. Rather than spreading himself thin across various functions, he zeroes in on high-impact issues, ensuring that no project loses velocity or precision…
Breaking barriers in digital collaboration, Sam Schillace has never been one to follow the conventional playbook. As Microsoft’s Corporate Vice President and Deputy CTO, he thrives on challenging assumptions and fostering creative tension within high-performing teams. He believes the best innovations stem from asking, “What if?”—a mindset that led to one of his most groundbreaking achievements: the creation of Google Docs…
Melissa Baird has never been one to simply oversee operations—she immerses herself in them. As Chief Operating Officer at Hims & Hers, she has played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s personalized health and wellness offerings, from telemedicine support to prescription access. Unlike many executives, Baird took her commitment a step further, personally using the company’s compounded GLP-1 medication to experience firsthand the service she helped build…
Howie Liu understands that staying ahead in technology means staying agile. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Airtable, he approaches leadership with a scrappy, hands-on mindset, ensuring that his company remains as adaptable as the smallest startups despite its growing enterprise reach…
