Arianna Huffington

Arianna Stassinopoulos Huffington (Greek American) is a Greek American writer, syndicated-columnist and businesswoman. She is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Thrive Global, as well as the author of fifteen books. Arianna Huffington is a writer TV personality, philanthropist, and TV host as well as the founder and publisher of The Huffington Post. Originating from Greece she was able to move to England when she was sixteen and then graduated from Cambridge University with an MA in Economics. The infamous debating society The Cambridge Union was her first president and she took it before the age of 21. As a conservative syndicated blogger, after graduating she went on to become an influential voice for the Huffington Post. The fame of her name helped in getting several high-profile contributors to post their views on politics news and culture. Arianna's fame started in 2003, after she became an independent candidate in the California recall vote in order to replace the then governor Davis. Additionally, she was involved in a Detroit-based project that promoted efficient vehicles that use less fuel. Forbes named her as one of the "most powerful female" in the media industry with her ranking at the 12th spot. Guardian placed her on their list of 100 most important media figures in 2009. AOL Inc. acquired The Huffington Post, and she was made president of the media company. The acquisition included a number of AOL properties at the time such as Engadget AOL style list and Patch Media. Her parents were journalist and manager Konstantinos along with his partner Elli Stasinopoulos. Even though she was close to her father, her connection to her mom shaped the remainder of her life. At an early age, she displayed leadership qualities which are still widely admired. When she was in her 16th year she returned to the UK for a degree and attended Girton College Cambridge. She joined the Cambridge Union college debate society throughout her college years, where she was the third female to serve as the president. In 1972, her Master's in Economics was awarded. She worked as a critic as well as a host on TV and a columnist after her graduation. She was on the show with Bernard Levin on an edition Face the music, and she started writing the books she wrote with Bernard Levin's help.