Whitney Wolfe Herd has been shortlisted for a 2024 Global Recognition Award.

First name

Whitney

Last name

Herd

Industry

Social media

Area of excellence

Leadership

Scale of impact or excellence in your field

International

Vision and strategy implementation

5

Ability to inspire and motivate others

5

Ethical decision-making and integrity

5

Fostering innovation and creativity within your field

5

Supporting evidence to showcase your achievements

Whitney Wolfe Herd is the founder and CEO of Bumble, a social networking app that has transformed the landscape of online dating and professional networking.

Her innovative approach to social connection puts women in control of initiating conversations, addressing long-standing issues in online interactions and promoting a safer, more respectful digital environment.

Wolfe Herd's leadership has been instrumental in Bumble's rapid growth and expansion. Under her guidance, Bumble has evolved from a dating app into a multi-faceted social platform that includes features for friendship (Bumble BFF) and professional networking (Bumble Bizz). This expansion demonstrates her ability to identify and meet diverse social needs through technology.

As one of the youngest female CEOs to take a company public, Wolfe Herd has broken barriers in the tech industry. Her commitment to creating a more equitable digital world extends beyond Bumble, influencing policies and discussions around online behavior, gender equality in tech, and women's empowerment in business. This broader impact cements her status as both an innovative leader and a catalyst for social change in the technology sector.