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LinkedIn, founded by former PayPal employees in 2002, is used mainly for professional networking, and reported more than 200 million registered users in more than 200 countries and territories as of January 2013. It is one of the most profitable companies in the Internet sector, with gross margins of roughly 90 per cent.

Chairman / President

Jeff Weiner

CEO / Managing Director

Ryan Roslansky

CFO / Finance Director

James Chuong

Industry

media platform

Website

linkedin.com

Headquarters address

Sunnyvale, 1000 W Maude Avenue, United States

Stock Code

NYSE:LNKD

Year founded

2003

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Why should you put ‘mad skills’ on your CV? These attributes, such as a passion for theatre, being a rescue diver, or learning an obscure language, can make the difference when applying for a job.

World leaders pay tribute to Biden as he drops out of White House race

UK PM Starmer says he respects Biden’s decision to drop out as Canada’s Trudeau calls US president ‘a partner to Canadians – and a true friend’.

Elon Musk endorses Trump in presidential race, calls him ‘tough’

Musk’s sway stands to benefit Trump, since Musk has one of the largest footprints on X with 189.5 million followers, meaning his posts can instantaneously spread widely.

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China asks Netherlands, with world-leading chipmaking equipment, to not decouple

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