Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO, dies at 56

Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO and early Google employee, died on August 9 at 56 after battling lung cancer. She joined Google in 1999, led YouTube from 2014 to 2023, and was instrumental in Google’s growth. Wojcicki was known for her role in transforming YouTube into a global media powerhouse and as a pioneer for women in tech. Her passing was mourned by tech industry leaders, including Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Daily Star