Fidji Simo
CEO and Chair at Instacart
Fidji Simo, a French business leader, is the CEO and Chair of Instacart, steering the company into new frontiers. With Fidji's leadership, Instacart also broke the longest tech IPO drought in the last 20 years, listing on Nasdaq in September 2023. Her career showcases remarkable leadership roles, notably as Head of Facebook, where she led a team of more than 7,000 employees spearheaded the launch of video platforms like Facebook Live and Watch. She was a pivotal figure at eBay, contributing to the expansion of local commerce and classified-advertising initiatives.
Her journey into entrepreneurship and philanthropy is equally profound. In 2021, Simo co-founded The Metrodora Institute a multidisciplinary medical clinic and research foundation dedicated to the care and cure of complex chronic conditions, and serves as President of the Metrodora Foundation. This institute stands at the intersection of medical research and patient care, fueled by a commitment to break traditional medical silos.
Her advocacy for equal representation and advancement in the workplace echoes through her involvement in various boards, including Shopify and OpenAI.
Simo's educational journey, marked by a master's degree from HEC Paris and studies at UCLA's Anderson School of Business, underscores her continuous pursuit of knowledge and innovation. Her roots in Sète, France, resonate in her groundbreaking endeavors shaping the future of technology, healthcare, and women's advancement.
Her journey into entrepreneurship and philanthropy is equally profound. In 2021, Simo co-founded The Metrodora Institute a multidisciplinary medical clinic and research foundation dedicated to the care and cure of complex chronic conditions, and serves as President of the Metrodora Foundation. This institute stands at the intersection of medical research and patient care, fueled by a commitment to break traditional medical silos.
Her advocacy for equal representation and advancement in the workplace echoes through her involvement in various boards, including Shopify and OpenAI.
Simo's educational journey, marked by a master's degree from HEC Paris and studies at UCLA's Anderson School of Business, underscores her continuous pursuit of knowledge and innovation. Her roots in Sète, France, resonate in her groundbreaking endeavors shaping the future of technology, healthcare, and women's advancement.
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