Arianna Huffington

Arianna Stassinopoulos Huffington (Greek American) is a Greek American writer, syndicated-columnist and businesswoman. She is the author of fifteen books, and she is co-founder of The Huffington Post. Arianna Huffington is a writer and television host, as well as philanthropist as well as the owner and editor of The Huffington Post. Originating from Greece she was able to move to England at the age of sixteen and then completed her studies at Cambridge University with an MA in Economics. First foreign-born graduate to serve as president in the prestigious debate group The Cambridge Union, at 21, she was able to take over the position. Following graduation, she left her name as columnist in the conservative syndicated media as well as with the introduction of The Huffington Post' few years later she created an online voice portal which provided critical views on the political scenario. Her celebrity status helped her to get a number of prominent contributors to share their opinions on politics news and culture. Arianna was famous in 2003, when she ran as an independent candidate in the California recall election to succeed Governor Davis. In addition, she led an Detroit initiative to encourage vehicles that are fuel efficient. Forbes named her as 12th on its list for the Most Popular Media Women. Guardian also included the HuffingtonPost in their list of the top 100 in the year 2010. In 2011, AOL Inc. purchased The Huffington Post and made her president of that media unit, which comprised of many existing AOL products, such as Engadget AOL music Style list as well as Patch Media. Elli is the child of Konstantinos, a journalist and management consultant. While she was close with father, her relationship to her mom shaped the remainder of her life. As a child she demonstrated leadership skills which she is still renowned for. When she was in her 16th year she moved to Britain to pursue her studies and was enrolled in Girton College Cambridge. While in college and was in Cambridge Union, she joined the colleges debating societies, which she later became the first foreign female president. In 1972 she received a degree in Economics. After her graduation she worked as a columnist critic, and an anchor on TV. Her appearance on Face the music with Bernard Levin was also notable. She began to write books and enlisting his assistance for editing.