BOSTON — Tech visionary and Arista Networks Chairperson Jayshree Ullal has seen her net worth skyrocket to $6.2 billion in 2025, up from $1 billion just five years ago, according to Forbes.
This massive leap not only highlights her exceptional leadership in the tech industry but also secures her spot among the world’s wealthiest women, currently ranked #599 on Forbes’ global billionaires list.
Ullal has been at the helm of Arista Networks since 2008, serving as founding CEO and now Chairperson. Under her leadership, the company has become a networking powerhouse—integral to AI, cloud, and enterprise infrastructure. Arista posted $7 billion in revenue in 2024, reflecting nearly 20% year-over-year growth, and now boasts a market capitalization exceeding $100 billion, making it a key player in the S&P 500.
Ullal’s career spans over four decades in the heart of Silicon Valley’s tech scene. Prior to Arista, she was a Senior Vice President at Cisco Systems, where she led a $10 billion business in data center switching and services. Her earlier roles included positions at Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Fairchild Semiconductor, where she helped shape foundational technologies in modern computing.
Forbes notes that Ullal owns approximately 3% of Arista’s stock, with portions earmarked for her two children, niece, and nephew. She also serves on the Board of Directors of Snowflake, a major player in the cloud computing space, which went public in 2020.
Ullal’s track record of innovation and leadership has earned her numerous prestigious awards and honors, including:
- Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2015)
- Barron’s World’s Best CEOs (2018)
- Fortune’s Top 20 Business Persons (2019)
- Economic Times’ Global Indian of the Year (2023)
- Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Power 100 (2023 & 2024).
In 2025, she was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from Santa Clara University, further recognizing her contributions to technology and business. She previously received the Distinguished Alumni Award from San Francisco State University in 2016.
Ullal, born in London and raised in India, is among the most prominent Indian-origin leaders in global technology. Her journey—from a young engineer to one of the most respected CEOs in the world—has made her an inspiration for women, immigrants, and aspiring entrepreneurs worldwide.
“Jayshree Ullal’s rise is not just a story of personal success,” said Upendra Mishra, publisher of INDIA New England News, “it’s a testament to long-term vision, deep technical expertise, and the power of steady, values-driven leadership.”
With Arista Networks continuing its momentum in AI and cloud infrastructure—and with Ullal still at the center of the company’s strategy and innovation—her influence on the future of technology is far from over.
If the current growth trajectory continues, Ullal’s net worth—and impact—will only rise in the years ahead.
