Carly Fiorina Biography

Carly Fiorina is recognized as a business leader in American corporate history. She began her career as a secretary for a small real estate business and became the first woman to lead a Fortune 50 company. Fiorina advanced through roles at AT&T and Lucent Technologies before leading Hewlett-Packard (HP).

Fiorina holds degrees from Stanford University, the University of Maryland, College Park, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She was named "The Most Powerful Woman in American Business" by Fortune Magazine.

Hewlett-Packard appointed Fiorina as CEO, making her the first outsider to lead the company. During her tenure, she navigated the technology industry through a significant downturn and oversaw the acquisition of Compaq Computer Corporation, which resulted in doubled revenues and increased innovation. She managed what was then the largest technology sector merger, transforming HP into a global technology leader. Under her leadership, HP received recognition from Working Mother Magazine, the Human Rights Campaign, and the Financial Times.

After her time at HP, Fiorina expanded her work into public service and government. She chaired the CIA's External Advisory Board and served as an advisor to the U.S. Departments of Defense and State. Fiorina won the Republican nomination for the United States Senate in California and was a candidate in the Republican presidential primary, later becoming the vice-presidential running mate of U.S. Senator Ted Cruz.

Fiorina is the author of several books, including "Tough Choices," "Rising to the Challenge," and "Find Your Way." Her works address leadership, business transformation, and the role of technology in society. "Tough Choices" is an autobiography that discusses her career, leadership philosophy, and perspectives on women in business. "Find Your Way" explores personal and professional development based on her own experiences.

Fiorina continues to be active in public life and civic leadership. She serves as Chair of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and founding Executive Chair of The Williamsburg Institute, a leadership development initiative rooted in American history. She is also the National Honorary Chair of the Virginia 250 Commission. Fiorina has appeared on programs such as CNBC's "Squawk Box" to discuss CEO confidence, economic policy, and America's semiquincentennial. Her career spans business leadership, technology innovation, public service, and civic engagement.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/28/2026.

Carly Fiorina Speaking Topics

  • From Secretary to CEO: A Transformative Story of Leadership

    Solving problems, effectively empowering employees, and driving results are the expectations of today’s leaders, at all levels and in every sector.

    In a powerful, pragmatic presentation, Carly shares her transformative career story: from secretary for a nine-person real estate business, to becoming the first woman to lead a FORTUNE 50 company, as the CEO of Hewlett-Packard.

    She delivers reflections and lessons learned from a journey on which she solved the problems in front of her and unlocked the potential of those around her.

    Based on her own renowned experiences, and with an innate ability to help others reach their highest leadership potential, Carly imparts how leaders can be clear-eyed about their current state, optimistic about their future, and deliberate about getting the results they want.

  • Building a High-Performance Culture: Lessons from a High-Profile Assignment

    As CEO of Hewlett-Packard, Carly Fiorina successfully tackled complicated business challenges – strategic focus, product innovation, and mergers and integration – all during the dot.com boom and bust and the worst technology recession in 25 years.

    The company’s success can be attributed to Carly’s invaluable foresight: for HP to survive, she had to transform its complacent culture into a dynamic, innovative environment that would enable the company to become the industry leader.

    From her renowned leadership of HP, Carly shares her personal account of what it takes to create a high-performance culture. She openly discusses navigating a challenging path filled with hurdles like major acquisition, integration, and transformational change.

    For today’s organizations that are forced to adjust in an incessantly volatile business environment, she provides a blueprint for navigating uncertainty, managing change, and building a high-performance culture – all critical keys to empowering and driving results.

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Carly Fiorina Videos

Carly Fiorina on CEO confidence: There's great enthusiasm but uncertainty is starting to weigh

Carly Fiorina on CEO confidence: There's great enthusiasm but uncertainty is starting to weigh

Carly Fiorina, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation chair and former Hewlett-Packard CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss America's 250th birthday in 2025,...

Carly Fiorina, former Hewlett Packard CEO, on leadership in the

Carly Fiorina, former Hewlett Packard CEO, on leadership in the

Leadership: Unlocking the Potential in Others

Leadership: Unlocking the Potential in Others

Carly Fiorina, Former Chief Executive Officer – HP Social Innovation Summit 2017, June 8th

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Carly Fiorina is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as From Secretary to CEO: A Transformative Story of Leadership, Building a High-Performance Culture: Lessons from a High-Profile Assignment, Unlocking Potential: Leaders Exist Everywhere, Diversity in Today's Workplace: More than a Nice-to-Have; It's a Must-Have and Learning from Out Past: Linking History to Today. The estimated speaking fee range to book Carly Fiorina for your event is available upon request. Carly Fiorina generally travels from Alexandria, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sallie Krawcheck, Carla Harris, Randi Zuckerberg, Peter Diamandis and Daymond John. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Carly Fiorina for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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