Marc Benioff
Marc Benioff, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Salesforce, has been instrumental in the company's success since its founding in 1999. He pioneered cloud-based CRM, transforming how businesses manage customer relationships and leading Salesforce to become a global leader in enterprise software. Under his leadership, Salesforce has grown into a Fortune 150 company, recognized for its innovation, customer success focus, and commitment to social responsibility through initiatives like the 1-1-1 philanthropic model. Marc Benioff co-founded Salesforce in 1999, pioneering cloud-based CRM software and revolutionizing the industry. He introduced the 1-1-1 philanthropic model, committing 1% of Salesforce's equity, product, and employee time to charitable causes. Benioff was named Fortune's Businessperson of the Year in 2014 and CNN Business CEO of 2020. In 2022, he was appointed a Knight of the Legion of Honour by the French government. Under his leadership, Salesforce has become the third-largest enterprise software company globally. These milestones reflect his enduring vision to use business as a platform for positive change and innovation.
About Salesforce
Salesforce, founded in March 1999, is a cloud-based software company specializing in Customer Relationship Management (CRM). They help businesses of all sizes across various industries, including finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, to manage customer relationships. Core features include sales, service, marketing, and commerce clouds, offering automation, data management, and AI-powered insights. Benefits include improved sales efficiency, enhanced customer relations, and increased collaboration.