MARISSA MAYER is Chief Executive Officer of Dazzle AI, Inc., a technology startup company based in Palo Alto, California, that uses artificial intelligence to develop consumer-facing applications for automating everyday tasks. She previously served as Chief Executive Officer at Sunshine AI from 2018 to 2025 and as Chief Executive Officer, President, and a member of the Board of Directors of Yahoo!, Inc., from 2012 to 2017. At Yahoo!, she led a transformation of the company – rejuvenating its culture, growing to more than 1 billion users worldwide, and reinventing Yahoo!’s business. Before joining Yahoo!, Ms. Mayer spent 13 years at Google, Inc., from 1999 to 2012, as an early employee and the first woman engineer. For more than a decade, she led product management for Google Search, Google Maps, Google News, and other consumer products, holding various roles of increasing responsibility including Vice President, Local, Maps and Location Services, and Vice President, Search Products and User Experience. She previously served on the boards of private companies Maisonette, Forward Health, and Sunshine Products, Inc., and on non-profit boards including SFMOMA and the Foundation for the Forum of Young Global Leaders at the World Economic Forum.
Ms. Mayer brings to the board an impactful blend of technical acumen and corporate leadership, combined with a proven track-record of customer-centric innovation, making her a valuable asset in guiding the company’s future growth. With over two decades of experience driving innovation, consumer engagement, and digital transformation, Ms. Mayer’s deep expertise in consumer technology, product design, and data-driven strategy aligns with Starbucks ambitions to enhance its digital ecosystem and customer experience.
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