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As Chief Executive Officer of software firm Oracle, Safra Catz is one of the most influential businesswomen in the world. She is credited with spearheading Oracle's aggressive acquisition strategy, helping close more than 130 acquisitions, and leading it to become a significant force in cloud-based computing.
Catz held various other positions since first starting her career at Oracle, including President and Chief Financial Officer. Earlier, the Israeli-born Catz worked on Wall Street for 14 years covering the software industry. She received a bachelor's degree from the prestigious Wharton School and a law degree at the University of Pennsylvania.
She currently serves as a director of The Walt Disney Company and previously served as a director of HSBC Holdings plc.
Regularly ranked by Forbes and Fortune as one of the most powerful women in business, Catz was appointed to the Homeland Security Advisory Council by Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas in 2022.
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