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Jeff Weiner

Executive Chairman

Overview



Jeff Weiner is a highly respected American businessman and prominent figure in the technology sector, currently serving as the Executive Chairman of LinkedIn. His extensive career includes spearheading LinkedIn's significant growth and strategic direction, previously holding the role of CEO.

Professional Experience



LinkedIn


  • Executive Chairman (June 2020 - Present)

  • Responsibilities: Mentors and coaches the leadership team, advises on key strategic initiatives, helps realize LinkedIn’s vision of creating economic opportunity for every global workforce member.

  • Impact: During his tenure as CEO, LinkedIn’s membership expanded from 33 million to over 690 million, revenue grew from $78 million to over $7.9 billion, and the team grew from 338 to over 16,000 employees.

  • CEO (December 2008 - February 2020)

  • Notable Achievements:

  • Played a key role in LinkedIn’s acquisition by Microsoft for $26 billion in June 2016.

  • Implemented the first BizOps team at LinkedIn in 2009.

  • Recognized among the "top 10 CEOs at U.S. Tech Companies" by LinkedIn employees through Glassdoor's survey.

  • Donated his $14 million stock bonus in 2016 to LinkedIn employees’ pool following a drop in share price.


Prior Experience


  • Executive-in-Residence at Accel Partners and Greylock Partners (2008–2009)

  • Advised consumer technology portfolio companies and evaluated new investment opportunities.

  • Executive Vice President of Yahoo!’s Network Division (2001–2008)

  • Managed products reaching over 500 million consumers, leading a team of over 3,000 employees.

  • Directed the acquisition and integration of Inktomi, AltaVista, and FAST, and developed Yahoo! Search Technology.

  • Vice President of Warner Bros. Online (1994–2001)

  • Developed the initial business plan for Warner Bros. Online.


Boards and Advisory Roles


  • Board of Directors: DonorsChoose and advisory role for the Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula.

  • Former Board Roles: Intuit and Board of Trustees for the Paley Center for Media.


Education


  • Bachelor of Science in Economics from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.


Venture Capital and Other Initiatives


  • Founding Partner of Next Play Ventures: Focuses on investing and coaching founders building world-class, purpose-driven organizations.

  • Founding LP and Investment Committee Member of Westbound Equity Partners.

  • Co-Founder of The Compassion Project: Dedicated to ensuring compassion is taught and practiced in every primary school in the U.S.


Location


  • United States


Online Presence





Weiner’s diverse background in leadership roles across top technology firms, coupled with his commitment to fostering economic opportunity and compassion through his professional and philanthropic endeavors, positions him as an influential figure in both business and social impact sectors.