10 Facts About Fidji Simo

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Fidji Simo was born on 5 October 1985 and is a French businessperson and the CEO of Instacart.

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Fidji Simo co-founded and is currently president of The Metrodora Foundation, a health clinic and research institute.

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Fidji Simo co-founded Women in Product, a nonprofit that supports women in product management.

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Fidji Simo was the first member of her family to graduate from high school, and holds a master of management degree from HEC Paris.

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Fidji Simo spent the last year of her program at UCLA's Anderson School of Business.

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Fidji Simo co-founded Women in Product, a nonprofit organization for women in product management.

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In October 2021, Fidji Simo co-founded the Metrodora Foundation, a health clinic and research institute.

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Fidji Simo is the President of the foundation, and is a board member and investor.

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Fidji Simo joined Instacart's board of directors in January 2021, and was appointed as the company's CEO in July.

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In July 2022, Instacart appointed Fidji Simo to succeed Apoorva Mehta as the Board Chair once the company completed its initial public offering.