Marissa Mayer

Marissa Mayer is a prominent American technology executive and one of the few women to have held high-ranking positions in major tech companies. Known for her tenure as a key figure at Google, where she played a significant role in the development of various products, Mayer later served as CEO of Yahoo from 2012 to 2017, taking the helm during a challenging period for the company. Despite her efforts, she faced significant hurdles in revitalizing Yahoo, which ultimately led to its sale in 2017. Mayer's leadership at Yahoo has often been cited in discussions about the 'Glass Cliff' theory, which suggests that women are more likely to be appointed to leadership roles in times of crisis.