Arianna Huffington

Arianna Stassinopoulos Huffington (Greek American) is a Greek American writer, syndicated-columnist and businesswoman. She's co-founder and chief executive officer of Thrive Global, as well as the writer of fifteen books. Arianna Huffington has been an actor, journalist, television philanthropist and author for more than 10 years. In addition, she is the founder of The Huffington Post, an independent, liberal online newsmagazine. Originating from Greece Arianna Huffington emigrated to England along with her family members at the age of 16. While at Cambridge University she earned a MA degree in Economics. It was her first time as a student of non-UK origin to serve as the president of The Cambridge Union at the age of 21. In the years following her graduation, she made a impression as an editor for a conservative newspaper as well as with the launch of The Huffington Post' few years later, she launched a voice-based website that provided critical views regarding the state of affairs. Her popularity led to the recruitment of a number of well-known contributors who shared their opinions about news, politics as well as culture. Arianna was famous in 2003, when she ran as an independent candidate in the recall vote in California to succeed the governor at the time, Davis. Alongside this she also led the Detroit Project for efficient vehicles that use less fuel. In 2009 she was recognized by Forbes as one of the top female media personality, taking the 12th position in the ranking. In the same year the Guardian placed her in their top 100 media list. AOL Inc. purchased The Huffington Post in 2011 and appointed her as director of its media company that also includes several other AOL products like Engadget AOL Music Style list as well as Patch Media. Elli was the daughter of Konstantinos journalist, who is also a management consultant. Even though she was in a close relationship with both her parents but it was their connection that shaped her. In her earliest years she showed the qualities of a leader for which she is now well-known. at the age of 16 she relocating to the United Kingdom to pursue her studies. She enrolled into Girton College Cambridge. In the years of her university, she belonged to the Cambridge Union debating group where she went on to become the first female and only president from outside the country. She graduated in 1972 with master's degrees in Economics. Following her graduation, she was an anchor on television and a columnist. Additionally, she was a guest along with Bernard Levin in an episode of Face the music and started writing books using his editorial assistance.