Arianna Huffington

Arianna Stassinopoulos Huffington (Greek American) is a Greek American writer, syndicated-columnist and businesswoman. She founded The Huffington Post, is the CEO and founder of Thrive Global as well an writer of 15 novels. Arianna Huffington is an writer, journalist, TV host, and also the proprietor of The Huffington Post. Born in Greece and relocated to England at age 16. At Cambridge University, she graduated with an MA in economics. Being the first non-English-speaking student to graduate, she was elected president of The Cambridge Union' at the age of 21. The success of her conservative journalist was further consolidated when she finished her degree. With the introduction of The Huffington Post a few months later, she launched an online voice-portal that provided critiques of the political situation. It was possible for her to recruit many prominent contributors to share their views on culture and politics. Arianna became famous in 2003 when she decided to stand for a non-partisan position in the California recall vote to succeed the then governor Davis. In addition, she also spearheaded the Detroit campaign to encourage fuel-efficient cars. Forbes named her as the top woman in media in 2009. Her ranking was in the 12th spot on Forbes' ranking. The Guardian also included her to the list of 100 most influential media for 2009. AOL Inc. acquired The Huffington Post, and she was named president of the media company. It included a variety of AOL properties at that time, including Engadget AOL style list and Patch Media. Her parents were journalist and manager Konstantinos and his wife Elli Stasinopoulos. They were very close to her father. However, it was her relationship with her mother that has shaped her. As a child, she showed leadership traits that she still is known for. At the age of 16, she moved over to the United Kingdom for her higher education. At Girton College Cambridge. While in college she joined Cambridge Union, a college debate club. As the third woman president and the first foreigner she held the position of head of the Cambridge Union. She graduated in 1972 with the degree of Master's in Economics. Following her degree she worked as a journalist-critic as well as a TV host. Alongside Bernard Levin she appeared on an episode of Face the music.