JOURNAL ARTICLE

Safra Catz's move knocks a female CEO out of the Fortune 500—but she is leaving on top.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hinchliffe, Emma 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the recent transition at Oracle, where Safra Catz stepped down as CEO, handing over leadership to younger co-CEOs Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia while the company is experiencing significant growth. Under Catz's leadership, Oracle's stock increased over 500%, and the company is projected to reach $144 billion in revenue by 2030, bolstered by a $300 billion deal with OpenAI and involvement in TikTok's U.S. operations. Catz will remain with Oracle as executive vice chair of the board, highlighting the challenges faced by female CEOs in maintaining leadership roles. The article notes that only 11 female CEOs remain in the Fortune 100, emphasizing the rarity of women in top executive positions. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2025/09, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:188182477
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