Jayshree Ullal has hit a historic milestone, becoming the highest-ranked Indian professional manager on the Hurun India Rich List 2025. Her financial ascent puts her ahead of globally recognized tech leaders Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella, marking a defining moment for Indian-origin executives around the world. Ullal also becomes the wealthiest Indian woman in the professional manager category. According to the list, her estimated net worth stands at roughly $6 billion, placing her firmly at the top of the ranking.
In comparison, Satya Nadella holds a net worth of about $1.2 billion, far behind Ullal’s position, while Google’s Sundar Pichai appears lower on the list with nearly $700 million. Former PepsiCo leader Indra Nooyi closely follows in eighth place at around $600 million, highlighting Ullal’s extraordinary lead over her peers.
Ullal has served as President and CEO of Arista Networks since 2008, guiding the company into one of the most influential players in the global networking industry. Her leadership has been central to Arista’s steady rise in market influence. According to Forbes, the company’s valuation reached $7 billion in 2024, significantly strengthening her personal wealth due to her three percent ownership stake. Before joining Arista, Ullal built a strong career foundation through roles at Cisco Systems, Fairchild Semiconductor and Advanced Micro Devices, giving her decades of experience across major tech organizations.
Hurun, in its recognition, emphasized the scale of her achievements, noting that her success represents the massive wealth creation emerging from global technology markets. The report highlighted that her leadership at Arista reflects both financial accomplishment and the growing influence of Indian-origin leaders shaping global tech ecosystems.
Currently based in San Francisco, Ullal is known for shaping one of Silicon Valley’s most competitive networking firms. Her strategic decisions and long-term vision have played a defining role in establishing Arista’s global presence. Born in London and raised in New Delhi, she completed her early schooling in India before moving to the United States for higher education. She earned her bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from San Francisco State University and later completed her master’s from Santa Clara University.
Her career path, spanning continents and tech giants, stands as a powerful example of global leadership rooted in Indian heritage.
