Arianna Huffington

Co-Founder of The Huffington Post, CEO of Thrive Global, Pulitzer Prize Media Pioneer & Global Wellbeing Leader

Arianna Huffington’s Biography:

Arianna Huffington is a globally recognised media pioneer and wellbeing leader. She is the Founder and CEO of Thrive Global, and previously the Co-Founder and Editor in Chief of The Huffington Post, one of the world’s most influential digital news platforms. As a keynote speaker she blends sharp insight with lived experience, offering grounded and practical advice on health, productivity and the future of work. Her international bestsellers ‘Thrive’ and ‘The Sleep Revolution’ cemented her reputation as a leading voice in redefining success and improving workplace culture.

Arianna’s journey began in Athens before she moved to the United Kingdom at 16 to study economics at Girton College, Cambridge. She quickly immersed herself in debate and public life and became the first foreign and third female President of the Cambridge Union, an early sign of her drive to challenge established thinking. Her first books appeared in the 1970s and reflected her curiosity about politics, culture and human behaviour. These early years were shaped by travel, writing and mentorship from figures such as Bernard Levin. That mix of intellectual exploration and practical experience set the foundation for her future influence in journalism and public life.

Over several decades Arianna built a career marked by major achievements and leadership roles. She founded The Huffington Post in 2005, guiding it to global recognition and overseeing its growth into the first US digital media outlet to win a Pulitzer Prize in 2012. She was named to Time’s list of the 100 Most Influential People and the Forbes Most Powerful Women list, reflecting her impact on media and society. In 2016 she launched Thrive Global, a behaviour change technology company now used in more than 160 countries. Her work continues to evolve, and in 2025 she advanced her mission further with the large scale rollout of an AI driven wellbeing coach through Thrive AI Health. Arianna’s leadership extends beyond her companies as she also serves on major boards including Onex Corporation, Global Citizen and the Berggruen Institute.

Why Hire Arianna Huffington?

Event organisers choose Arianna for her clear and compelling message about sustainable performance and the human side of success. She speaks about health, culture, mental resilience, technology and productivity, drawing on both scientific evidence and her own turning point after collapsing from burnout. Audiences leave with realistic Microsteps they can apply immediately, such as a simple practice of ending phone use before bed or starting the day with a moment of connection. Her talks resonate with teams navigating fast changing workplaces, leaders seeking healthier cultures and organisations ready to rethink how they define success. Arianna brings practical wisdom, warmth and a track record of transforming how businesses approach wellbeing.

Arianna Huffington’s Career Highlights:

Below showcases Arianna Huffington’s career in wellbeing and mental health:

• 2025 – Published ‘AI Needs a New Story’
• 2025 – Appeared as guest on The Dr. Hyman Show
• 2025 – Featured in ‘The Power of Knowing Episode 3’ by Pfizer
• 2025 – Spoke at a summit organised by The Female Quotient
• 2023 – Named an Elle Women of Impact
• 2021 – Named on the Forbes 50 Over 50
• 2016 – Founded Thrive Global
• 2016 – Named on Oprah’s SuperSoul100
• 2016 – Received an Honorary Degree from Colby College
• 2012 – The Huffington Post won the Pulitzer Prize
• 2009 – Named one of the Most Influential Women in Media by Forbes
• 2005 – Founded The Huffington Post
• 2003 – Independent candidate in the California recall election
• 1997 – Nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing