Melanie Perkins
Melanie Perkins is the co-founder and CEO of Canva, an online graphic design platform she launched in 2013. Under her leadership, Canva has grown into a global company with 165 million users worldwide and a $25 billion net worth, making professional design accessible to everyone. She is recognized for her transformational leadership, fostering a culture of creativity, continuous learning, and collaboration, and has pledged a significant portion of her equity to philanthropic causes. Melanie Perkins co-founded Fusion Books in 2007, an online platform for designing school yearbooks, which became Australia's largest yearbook company. In 2012, she co-founded Canva, a graphic design platform that quickly gained popularity for its user-friendly interface and accessibility. Under her leadership, Canva achieved a $1 billion valuation by 2018, making her one of the youngest female tech unicorn founders. In 2021, Perkins and her co-founder Cliff Obrecht joined the Giving Pledge, committing to donate the majority of their wealth to philanthropic causes. She was recognized in Forbes' list of "World's 100 most powerful women" in 2023. Her vision continues to democratize design, empowering millions globally.
Career Milestones
- Co-founded Fusion Books in 2007, which became Australia’s largest online yearbook company.
- Co-founded Canva in 2012, officially launching the platform in 2013.
- Led Canva to achieve a $1 billion valuation by 2018, becoming one of the youngest female tech unicorn founders.
- Joined the Giving Pledge in 2021, committing to donate the majority of her wealth to philanthropic causes.
- Recognized in Forbes' list of "World’s 100 Most Powerful Women" in 2023.
About Canva
Canva, founded in 2013, is a graphic design platform that empowers individuals and businesses in the software industry to create visual content. It targets a wide audience, including students, small business owners, educators, and social media managers. Core features include a drag-and-drop interface, extensive template library, AI-powered tools, and collaboration capabilities. Benefits include ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and the ability to produce professional-looking designs without prior experience.