Safra Catz

Safra Catz, born December 1, 1961, is the CEO of Oracle Corporation, a role she has held since September 2014. She joined Oracle in 1999 and has been a key figure in its growth and strategic acquisitions. In 2005, she was instrumental in Oracle's acquisition of PeopleSoft, a takeover valued at $10.3 billion. Additionally, Catz played a crucial role in Oracle's $7.4 billion acquisition of Sun Microsystems in 2010, which expanded the company's hardware and software product lines. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and earned a J.D. from its law school. Her leadership style and financial acumen have been pivotal in maintaining Oracle's competitive edge in the technology sector.