Elizabeth Holmes is the CEO of Theranos. Holmes is based in USA. Holmes has held the role since 2003. Holmes was born in 1984 in Washington, D.C. and educated at St. John's School and Stanford University.
Elizabeth Anne Holmes is an American businesswoman convicted of fraud in connection with her health technology company Theranos. Holmes founded Theranos in 2003, and its valuation soared in the early 2010s after it claimed to have revolutionized blood testing by developing methods that needed only very small volumes of blood, such as from a fingerprick. In 2015, Forbes had named Holmes the youngest and wealthiest self-made female billionaire in the United States on the basis of a $9-billion valuation of her company. In the following year, as accusations of fraud about Theranos's claims began to surface, Forbes revised its estimate of Holmes's net worth to zero, and Fortune named her in its feature article on "The World's 19 Most Disappointing Leaders".
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on a documentary about Elizabeth Holmes directed by Nathan Fielder that debuted at the Telluride Film Festival, examining the Theranos fraud case and featuring Holmes speaking from prison about her experience. The headlines also reflect ongoing media interest in Holmes' conviction, including reports of her alleged plans for a new venture while incarcerated and retrospective analysis of the failed blood-testing company's deceptive claims.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- February 3, 1984 · Washington, D.C.
- Citizenship
- United States
- Education
- St. John's School, Stanford University
- Awards
- Horatio Alger Award
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Elizabeth Holmes: FAQ
- What company does Elizabeth Holmes lead?
- Elizabeth Holmes is CEO of Theranos, a role held since 2003.
- Where was Elizabeth Holmes educated?
- Elizabeth Holmes studied at St. John's School, Stanford University.