Carly Fiorina (born September 6, 1954) is an American businesswoman and political figure. She is best known for serving as the CEO of Hewlett-Packard from 1999 to 2005, becoming the first woman to lead a Fortune 20 company. Fiorina ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016 and was the vice-presidential candidate alongside Senator Ted Cruz during the primaries. She is recognized for her work in technology, business leadership, and advocacy for women in corporate America.