The journey from intern to CEO is a long and challenging one, but it is possible with hard work, determination, and a willingness to learn. Many successful CEOs began their careers as interns and worked their way up the corporate ladder. Here are some success stories of individuals who started as interns and rose to the top:
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Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft
Satya Nadella started his career as an intern at Microsoft in 1992. Over the years, he worked his way up the ranks, holding various leadership positions. In 2014, he was appointed as CEO, succeeding Steve Ballmer.
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Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors
Mary Barra started as an intern at General Motors in 1980. She worked her way up the ranks, holding various leadership positions, including Vice President of Global Manufacturing Engineering and Senior Vice President of Global Product Development. In 2014, she was appointed as CEO, becoming the first female CEO of a major global automaker.
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Ursula Burns, Former CEO of Xerox
Ursula Burns started as an intern at Xerox in 1980. Over the years, she held various leadership positions, including President of Business Group Operations and Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategic Services. In 2009, she was appointed as CEO, becoming the first African American woman to lead a Fortu er as an intern at IBM in 1982. He later joined Apple in 1998 as Senior Vice President for Worldwide Operations. Over the years, he held various leadership positions, including Chief Operating Officer. In 2011, he was appointed as CEO, succeeding Steve Jobs.
These success stories demonstrate that starting as an intern does not limit your career growth. With hard work, determination, and a willingness to lear
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