Cathie Wood

Cathie Wood, born on November 26, 1955, is an influential American investor and the founder, CEO, and CIO of ARK Invest. She established ARK Invest in 2014, focusing on disruptive innovation and specializing in thematic investing in fields such as genomics, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology. In 2020, Wood's flagship ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) became one of the best-performing ETFs, delivering a return of over 150%. Wood's forward-thinking investment strategies and her firm’s impressive performance earned her a spot on Bloomberg’s list of 50 people who defined global business in 2020. Her approach and success have made her a prominent figure in the financial industry.