Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Susan Wojcicki

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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: First Marketing Manager at Google

Before becoming Google's first marketing manager in 1999, Wojcicki worked in marketing at Intel and as a management consultant.

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.

2014: CEO of YouTube

In 2014, Susan Wojcicki became the CEO of YouTube.

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.