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Marissa Mayer’s appointment as CEO of Yahoo in 2012 promised a revitalization of the once‑dominant Internet brand. The book follows her rapid ascent from Google, the hopes rallied around her leadership, and the doubts that quickly surfaced. Within a year, Mayer confronted intense scrutiny from employees and investors, ultimately sparking a public confrontation that tested her resolve. Through an inside look at Yahoo’s financial woes, personnel changes, and strategic missteps, the narrative charts Mayer’s attempts to reverse a company in decline while navigating the gendered expectations of a high‑profile executive.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Nicholas Carlson
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