Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Susan Wojcicki
Discover the career path of Susan Wojcicki, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Susan Wojcicki is an American business executive, notable for her tenure as the CEO of YouTube from 2014 to 2023. Before leading YouTube, she was involved in Google's early days, notably renting her garage to Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page and later becoming Google's first marketing manager. Wojcicki played a key role in the acquisition of YouTube by Google in 2006. Her leadership at YouTube focused on growth in content and users. Her net worth was estimated at $765 million in 2022.
September 1998: Google Office Set Up in Wojcicki's Garage
In September 1998, Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin set up the Google office in Wojcicki's garage in Menlo Park, California.
1998: Involved in the Creation of Google
In 1998, Wojcicki became involved in the creation of Google by renting out her garage to the company's founders.
1999: Google's First Marketing Manager
In 1999, Wojcicki became Google's first marketing manager, leading the company's online advertising business.
2003: Product Manager of AdSense
In 2003, Wojcicki was the first product manager of Google's AdSense.
2006: YouTube Acquisition
In 2006, Wojcicki managed the $1.65 billion purchase of YouTube by Google.
February 2014: CEO of YouTube
In February 2014, Wojcicki became the CEO of YouTube.
December 2014: Joined Salesforce Board
In December 2014, Wojcicki joined the board of Salesforce.
December 16, 2014: Advocated for Paid Maternity Leave
On December 16, 2014, Wojcicki wrote an article in The Wall Street Journal about the importance of paid maternity leave.
July 20, 2018: YouTube Learning Initiative Announced
On July 20, 2018, Susan Wojcicki announced the YouTube Learning initiative to support education focused content creators.
2020: YouTube Launched YouTube Shorts
In 2020, the company launched YouTube Shorts, its short-form video experience.
February 2023: Resignation as CEO of YouTube
In February 2023, Wojcicki resigned from her position as CEO of YouTube.
February 16, 2023: Resignation from YouTube
On February 16, 2023, Wojcicki announced her resignation from YouTube to focus on personal projects.
2023: Resigned from YouTube
In 2023, Susan Wojcicki resigned from her position as CEO of YouTube.
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