Arianna Huffington

Arianna Stassinopoulos Huffington is a Greek American author syndicated columnist and businesswoman. She was co-founder of The Huffington Post, is the CEO and founder of Thrive Global as well an writer of 15 novels. Arianna Huffington works as an author, philanthropist, television host and the owner of The Huffington Post. When she moved to England from Greece at the age of 16 and obtaining an MA in Economics at Cambridge University. The first graduate non-UK to serve as president of The Cambridge Union at the age of 21. After the graduation ceremony, she was an influential Conservative syndicated journalist. A few more years later, she founded The Huffington Post which featured critiques of the current politics. The fame of Arianna led to the recruitment of a number of well-known contributors for posting their views on current events, politics and culture. Arianna first gained notoriety when she ran for California's recall election, replacing then Governor Davis. Alongside this, she was the leader of the Detroit project that promoted the use of fuel-efficient cars. Forbes named her as one of the "most important women" within the field of media with her ranking at the 12th spot. Guardian placed her on their list of 100 top media personalities in 2009. AOL Inc. acquired The Huffington Post in 2011 and appointed her as president of the media group and also included several additional AOL properties such as Engadget AOL Music Style list and Patch Media. Elli has two siblings, Konstantinos Stasinopoulos and Elli and Konstantinos Stasinopoulos, who both are journalist and management consultants. She was very close with her father. However, it was her bond with her mother who shaped her. When she was a teen she displayed leadership qualities which she is still renowned for. When she was in her 16th year she returned to the UK to pursue her studies and was enrolled in Girton College Cambridge. While in college she was a member of the Cambridge Union's colleges debating societies, which she later became the first foreign and female president. In 1972, her Master's in Economics was conferred. She was a journalist as well as a host on TV and a columnist after her graduation. Her appearance on Face the music with Bernard Levin was also notable. Her first novel was written. books and enlisting his assistance in editing.