
JeffWeiner
Visionary Business Leader & Philanthropist
Empowering global professionals and fostering economic opportunity for all.
Jeff Weiner is a highly respected technology executive, best known for his transformative tenure as CEO of LinkedIn. Under his leadership, LinkedIn grew from 33 million to over 690 million members, becoming the world's largest professional network and a critical platform for economic opportunity. He masterminded its successful IPO and subsequent $26.2 billion acquisition by Microsoft, the largest software acquisition in history at the time. Beyond his corporate achievements, Weiner is a dedicated philanthropist and mentor, advocating for compassionate leadership and leveraging technology for social good. His career reflects a profound commitment to connecting talent with opportunity on a global scale.
LinkedIn - Sunnyvale, CA
Executive Chairman June 2020 to Present 6 years & 1 month
Supports the company's long-term vision and mission to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce.
LinkedIn - Sunnyvale, CA
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) June 2009 to May 2020 11 years
Orchestrated a highly successful IPO in 2011, establishing LinkedIn as a public company.
Spearheaded the $26.2 billion acquisition by Microsoft in 2016, integrating LinkedIn into the Microsoft ecosystem while preserving its unique culture and mission.
Championed the company's vision of creating economic opportunity for every professional in the world.
Accel - Palo Alto, CA
Venture Partner January 2009 to May 2009 5 months
Gained insights into the venture capital landscape and emerging industry trends.
Yahoo! - Sunnyvale, CA
Executive Vice President, Yahoo! Network Division January 2001 to December 2008 8 years
Played a pivotal role in product strategy and development during a critical period of internet growth.
Managed large teams and complex product portfolios across various global markets.
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Master of Business Administration (MBA) (September 1990 to May 1992)
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) (September 1986 to May 1990)
Visionary Leadership
Empathetic Management
Strategic Philanthropy
Mentorship & Coaching
Ethical Governance
Scaled LinkedIn to Global Dominance
Orchestrated Historic Microsoft Acquisition
Successful Public Offering
- Global Business Strategy
- Product Vision & Development
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Team Leadership & Culture Building
- Digital Transformation
- Market Expansion
- Public Company Leadership
- Venture Capital & Investment
Nationality
AmericanDate of Birth
1970-02-21Industry
Technology, Social Media, Venture CapitalNotable For
Former CEO of LinkedIn, Executive Chairman of LinkedInCurrent Role
Executive Chairman, LinkedIn; Founding Partner, Next Play VenturesEnglish
NativeFounding Partner, Next Play Ventures
Founding Partner (June 2020 to Present)
- https://www.nextplayventures.com/
Board Member & Advisor
Board Member/Advisor (January 2009 to Present)
Top CEO
Glassdoor (January 2014 to Present)
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Award
EY (January 2011 to Present)
Fortune's Businessperson of the Year
Fortune Magazine (January 2016 to Present)