As the Chief People Officer at Waymo, Becky Bucich plays a pivotal role in shaping a mission-driven culture where employees, known as “Waymonauts,” are deeply connected to the company’s vision of making roads safer. Bucich believes that workplace culture extends beyond office walls—it influences daily lives, conversations, and the broader community…
While running an education startup, Tim Zheng struggled to find a platform that combined accurate data with seamless automation. He saw firsthand how inefficient sales tools hindered business growth. Frustrated by the limitations of existing solutions, he and his team built an in-house tool that rapidly scaled their user base from 5,000 to 150,000 in just six weeks…
Marni Baker Stein has spent her career reshaping how education reaches learners worldwide. Now, as Coursera’s Chief Content Officer, she is tackling one of the biggest challenges in education—closing the global skills gap. Her work focuses on expanding access to high-quality learning programs that are both flexible and career-relevant. Having seen firsthand how online education can transform lives, she is now leveraging Coursera’s platform to connect learners with skills that translate directly into job opportunities…
Hanna Hennig is redefining what it means to lead IT in a modern, global organization. As Chief Information Officer of Siemens AG, she has championed resilience as the foundation of her leadership, ensuring that technology is not only a driver of efficiency but also a force for well-being. Under her leadership, Siemens introduced “Focus Fridays,” a meeting-free initiative that allows employees to step back, think strategically, and recharge—an approach designed to foster creativity and reduce burnout…
Alegra Kilstein approaches leadership with a clear focus: Dream. Plan. Do. This mindset drives her to leverage smart technologies, creating tangible business value while fostering an inclusive and innovative work culture. As the Global Chief Information Officer at Amdocs, she oversees a global team of more than 1,000 developers and engineers, ensuring the company’s IT infrastructure and data security remain robust and future-ready…
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…
Cristiano Amon understands that success in technology means constant reinvention. As CEO of Qualcomm since 2021, he has embraced this reality, steering the company beyond its legacy in mobile to seize new opportunities in AI, automotive, and computing…
Cameron Adams, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Canva, never imagined a career in design. Initially pursuing law and science, his path to becoming one of the leading figures in tech entrepreneurship was shaped by unexpected detours—from founding a web design agency to his role at Google…
In a world where adaptability defines success, Kaz Nejatian has emerged as a transformative leader in the tech industry. As the Chief Operating Officer of Shopify, he plays a pivotal role in steering the e-commerce platform’s operations, ensuring businesses worldwide can thrive in a rapidly changing digital economy…
Driving impactful customer and employee experiences is at the heart of Zig Serafin’s leadership. As CEO of Qualtrics, Serafin is known for his focus on solving systemic challenges rather than quick fixes. Under his direction, the company has pioneered Experience Management (XM), a field that transforms how organizations understand and act on customer and employee insights…
