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.
1947: Paternal Grandfather Elected MP
In 1947, Susan Wojcicki's paternal grandfather, Franciszek Wójcicki, was elected as a Member of Polish Parliament.
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July 5, 1968: Susan Wojcicki Born
On July 5, 1968, Susan Diane Wojcicki was born. She would later become the CEO of YouTube.
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1990: Graduated from Harvard University
In 1990, Susan Wojcicki graduated with honors from Harvard University, where she studied history and literature.
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1993: MS in Economics
In 1993, Susan Wojcicki received her MS in economics from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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August 23, 1998: Married Dennis Troper
On August 23, 1998, Susan Wojcicki married Dennis Troper.
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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.
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1998: MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management
In 1998, Susan Wojcicki received her MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
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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.
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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.
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1999: Google's First Marketing Manager
In 1999, Wojcicki became Google's first marketing manager, leading the company's online advertising business.
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2003: Product Manager of AdSense
In 2003, Wojcicki was the first product manager of Google's AdSense.
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2006: YouTube Acquisition
In 2006, Wojcicki managed the $1.65 billion purchase of YouTube by Google.
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2006: YouTube Acquisition
In 2006, Wojcicki suggested that Google should buy YouTube, and the deal was approved for $1.65 billion.
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February 2014: CEO of YouTube
In February 2014, Wojcicki became the CEO of YouTube.
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December 2014: Joined Salesforce Board
In December 2014, Wojcicki joined the board of Salesforce.
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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.
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2014: Appointed CEO of YouTube
In 2014, Wojcicki was appointed CEO of YouTube.
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2015: One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2015, Wojcicki was named one of Time's 100 most influential people.
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2016: Endorsed Hillary Clinton
In 2016, Wojcicki endorsed Hillary Clinton in the U.S. presidential election.
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August 2017: Increased Female Employees
By August 2017, YouTube's percentage of female employees rose from 24 to nearly 30 percent under Wojcicki's leadership.
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July 20, 2018: YouTube Learning Initiative Announced
On July 20, 2018, Susan Wojcicki announced the YouTube Learning initiative to support education focused content creators.
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October 22, 2018: Article 13 and Copyright
On October 22, 2018, Wojcicki wrote about the potential negative impacts of Article 13 on content creators.
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2020: YouTube Launched YouTube Shorts
In 2020, the company launched YouTube Shorts, its short-form video experience.
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2021: YouTube Paid Over $30 Billion to Creators
By 2021, YouTube had paid more than $30 billion to creators, artists, and media companies.
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November 2022: YouTube Surpassed 80 Million Subscribers
In November 2022, YouTube publicized that the company had surpassed 80 million Music and Premium subscribers.
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2022: Estimated Net Worth
In 2022, Susan Wojcicki's net worth was estimated at $765 million.
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February 2023: Resignation as CEO of YouTube
In February 2023, Wojcicki resigned from her position as CEO of YouTube.
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February 2023: YouTube Shorts Surpasses 50 Billion Daily Views
In February 2023, YouTube Shorts surpassed 50 billion daily views.
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February 16, 2023: Resignation from YouTube
On February 16, 2023, Wojcicki announced her resignation from YouTube to focus on personal projects.
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2023: Resigned from YouTube
In 2023, Susan Wojcicki resigned from her position as CEO of YouTube.
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February 13, 2024: Death of Son Marco Troper
On February 13, 2024, Susan Wojcicki's son Marco Troper died at the age of 19.
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August 9, 2024: Susan Wojcicki Death
Susan Wojcicki passed away on August 9, 2024. She was an American business executive and former CEO of YouTube.
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November 2024: Final Message Released Posthumously
In November 2024, three months after her death, a final message prepared by Wojcicki was publicly released where she reflected on her career.
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