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Carly Fiorina – The First Woman To Lead A Fortune 20 Company
Carly Fiorina is a trailblazing business leader, author and former CEO who made history as the first woman to lead a Fortune Magazine Top 20 company. With a distinguished career spanning global corporations, start-ups and non-profit organisations, she is renowned for her strategic insight, resilience and ability to drive transformation. As a former Chief Executive Officer of Hewlett-Packard, Carly has become a symbol of visionary leadership, inspiring individuals and organisations to embrace change, overcome adversity and achieve meaningful success.
Speaking Topics:
- Secretary to CEO: a story of true leadership
- Unlocking potential: building leaders at every level
- Maximising success
- Effective leadership
- Building a high-performance culture
Credentials and Media
Carly began her career in 1980 as a management trainee at AT&T, where her talent and drive quickly propelled her to senior leadership. By 1990, she became AT&T’s first female officer, serving as Senior Vice President. Her success led to her appointment as President of Lucent Technologies, where she oversaw rapid growth, creating 22,000 jobs and nearly doubling revenue from $19 billion to $38 billion. In 1999, Carly was named Chief Executive Officer of Hewlett-Packard, becoming the first woman to lead a Fortune Top 20 company. During her tenure, she guided HP through one of the most significant mergers in corporate history, transforming it into a global technology powerhouse.
Beyond her corporate achievements, Carly has held leadership roles in charitable and non-profit sectors, focusing on empowering individuals and promoting ethical, results-driven leadership. Her proven track record of building strong, agile organisations has earned her recognition as one of the most influential women in business and leadership.
Publications and Media
Carly is the author of several acclaimed books, including ‘Tough Choices: A Memoir’, ‘Rising to the Challenge: My Leadership Journey’, ‘Find Your Way: Unleash Your Power’ and ‘Highest Potential’ and ‘Find Your Way Discussion Guide: A Three-Session Guide to Unleashing Your Greatest Potential’. Her writing offers practical lessons in leadership, purpose and personal empowerment, sharing insights from her groundbreaking career in business and public service.
Why Book Carly?
Audiences book Carly for her unparalleled expertise in leadership, innovation and transformation. Drawing from her experiences leading some of the world’s most influential organisations, she delivers thought-provoking talks on navigating change, empowering teams and unlocking potential. Her speaking style combines business acumen with authenticity and storytelling, inspiring audiences to lead with integrity and courage.
Carly’s unique perspective—spanning boardrooms, entrepreneurship and philanthropy—resonates with corporate executives, entrepreneurs and change-makers alike. Whether addressing global conferences, leadership summits or corporate events, she leaves audiences equipped with actionable insights and renewed confidence to lead through complexity and drive lasting success.
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