Carly Fiorina - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 06, 1954 |
|---|---|
| Age | 71 |
| Birthplace | Austin, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Carly Fiorina's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Former CEO of Hewlett-Packard; 2016 U.S. Republican presidential candidate |
Intro
Carly Fiorina is an American businesswoman and political figure best known for serving as CEO of Hewlett-Packard (HP) from 1999 to 2005, and for her campaign for the Republican nomination in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Early Life & Background
Carly Fiorina was born on September 6, 1954, in Austin, Texas. The daughter of Joseph Tyree Sneed III, a law professor and later a federal judge, she lived in several cities during her childhood due to her father's career. Fiorina attended Stanford University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy and medieval history in 1976, later earning an MBA from the University of Maryland and a Master of Science in management from MIT's Sloan School of Management.
Career Highlights
- Became CEO of Hewlett-Packard (HP) in 1999, the first woman to lead a Fortune Top-20 company at that time.
- Oversaw HP's controversial merger with Compaq in 2002.
- Served as an advisor to Republican politician John McCain during his 2008 presidential campaign.
- Announced her candidacy for U.S. Senate in California in 2009 and ran in the 2010 Senate election, losing to Barbara Boxer.
- Ran for the Republican nomination in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Trivia
- Carly Fiorina started her career as a secretary at a small real-estate firm before moving into technology.
- She was named the most powerful woman in business by Fortune magazine several times during her tenure at HP.
- Fiorina was dismissed from HP in 2005 after a boardroom disagreement regarding the company's direction.
FAQs
People also ask
Carly Fiorina is 71 years old.
Carly Fiorina was born the 6 September 1954.
Austin, Texas, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About September 6th, 1954, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 6, 1954, the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) was established in Manila, Philippines. The treaty aimed to prevent communism from gaining ground in Southeast Asia by providing collective defense against aggression.
- Day of the week: September 6th, 1954 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Hold My Hand by Don Cornell
- #1 UK song: Three Coins In The Fountain by Frank Sinatra
- Popular movie: Rear Window directed by Alfred Hitchcock
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