The irruption of LinkedIn at the beginning of this century revolutionized professional and business relationships taking advantage of all the possibilities that at that time the digital world.
In 2008 it already had 25 million userss and its growth and value followed an exponential progression, until Microsoft decided to buy it. Paid $ 26.2 billion (about 21,430 million euros at the current exchange rate) in 2016.
Nowadays it is an obligation for any professional to have a profile on LinkedIn. Every 2 seconds add a new member. Meanwhile, this red social has been shaping its personality, becoming an essential virtual space in the business world in which professional interaction is bustling, which is fostered through contacts, relationships and publications of interest in the business world.
LinkedIn is by far the social network that generates the most trust between users. In recent years has been increasing its servicess, which go far beyond professional contacts or as a tool to find work, both for companies and individuals.
Ángel Sáenz de Cenzano She became the CEO of LinkedIn in Spain and Portugal, replacing Sarah Harmon after a prolific 16-year career at the parent company, Microsoft, where he was closely linked to innovation and entrepreneurship.
Almost as soon as he arrived, he had to manage the crisis due to the pandemic, from which LinkedIn, as has happened with other large technology platforms, has emerged reinforced.
He has a degree in Economic and Business Sciences from the Universidad Pontificia de Comillas.
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