Whitman's Rise to Power: From eBay to HP and Beyond

Meg Whitman is a seasoned business leader who has made her mark on various industries. As CEO of eBay from 1998 to 2008, she led the company's growth from $5.7 million in sales to an impressive $8 billion. In addition to her stint at eBay, Whitman also served as CEO of Hewlett-Packard (HP) from 2011 to 2015, overseeing its split into HP Inc. and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

After stepping down as HP's chief executive in February 2018, Whitman went on to become the United States ambassador to Kenya from 2022 to 2024. Prior to this role, she served on the boards of Procter & Gamble and General Motors. Notably, Whitman was also the CEO of Quibi, a short-form video platform that shuttered in October 2020, just seven months after its launch.

Whitman's wealth comes from her successful tenure at eBay, where she made a significant portion of her fortune. She is currently listed as one of the richest people by Forbes and has an impressive track record of leadership in various industries.