16 Inspiring LinkedIn Header Examples for 2025 (Plus How to Get Your Own)

Dec 5, 2024 | Graphic Design, LinkedIn Best Practices, LinkedIn Profile, Personal branding

As you think about refreshing your LinkedIn profile for 2025, one of the easiest and most powerful changes you can make is to update your header graphic.

This is the image at the top of your profile, behind your headshot. It gives you a visual way to add polish, tell your story and create a strong impact.

We’ve chosen some excellent examples of header graphics here – take a look!

 

Collages & Team Photos

Photos of you and your team provide an excellent way to showcase your culture, as well as your impact on your community and the world.

Jane Fraser

linkedin header image of jane fraser, the CEO of citi bank

Jane’s header features a vibrant collage of images showcasing her leadership and Citi’s global impact. The design highlights her active engagement with teams, communities, and events, reflecting her dynamic leadership and Citi’s worldwide presence.

 

Mary Barra

linkedin header image of mary barra, the CEO of GM

Mary’s header is a clever showcase of GM’s milestones, from NYSE moments to factory operations, paired with their “everybody in” tagline. The layout highlights GM’s corporate leadership and commitment to innovation.

 

Carol B. Tome

linkedin header image of carol b. tome, the CEO of UPS

Carol’s header is a collage of UPS employees paired with the tagline “Moving Our World Forward by Delivering What Matters.” It effectively combines human stories with a clear brand message.

 

Chuck Robbins

linkedin header image of chuck robbins, the CEO of cisco

Chuck’s header captures a genuine town hall moment that highlights the Cisco team spirit.

Public Speaking

A photo of you giving a keynote or speaking on a panel provides credibility and lets people know you are open to speaking engagements.

Michelle Bockman

linkedin header image of michelle bockman, the ceo of KeraLink International

Michelle’s header captures her speaking confidently on stage, portraying her as a dynamic thought leader and industry expert. The polished, well-lit image shows her professional presence and ability to engage audiences.

Corporate Branding

A corporate branded header is a simple, safe way to go. But it can be dynamic, as in these examples.

Julie Sweet

linkedin header image of julie sweet, the ceo of accenture

Julie’s header is a bold, futuristic design with flowing purple dots and the tagline “Reinvented with Accenture.” The visual is minimalist yet impactful.

 

Michelle Gass

linkedin header image of michelle gass, the ceo of levi strauss & co

Michelle’s header features a close-up of a Levi’s denim label against a blurred jeans background, powerfully capturing the brand’s iconic heritage.

 

Lisa Su

linkedin header image of lisa su, the ceo of AMD

Lisa’s header showcases a digitally rendered Earth with AMD’s tagline “together we advance.” The futuristic design and minimalist approach highlight AMD’s vision and forward-thinking leadership.

 

Gina Manstantuono

linkedin header image of gina manstantuono, the cfo of servicenow

Gina’s header is a sleek and professional design featuring the tagline “The World Works with ServiceNow.” The simple statement, bold typography and brand colours highlight ServiceNow’s mission.

Product Promotion

You can use your header to promote your products and upcoming events.

Marc Benioff

linkedin header image of marc benioff, the ceo of salesforce

Marc’s header represents Salesforce’s AI leadership with the vibrant “Agentforce” design and tagline “What AI Was Meant to Be.” The futuristic visual effectively communicates the company’s innovative and playful spirit.

 

Manny Medina

linkedin header image of manny medina, the ceo of outreach

Manny’s header employs a clean, minimalist design with the message “Every rep can sell like your best rep” against a deep purple backdrop with connected nodes, highlighting Outreach’s core value proposition.

Personal

Your header can also be more personal.

Dharmesh Shah

linkedin header image of dharmesh shah, the founder and cto of hubspot

Dharmesh’s header is a personal yet professional design featuring a conversational “Hi, I’m @dharmesh” opener that highlights the areas he likes to talk about: startups, scaleups, and tech-powered parenting. It also includes the HubSpot logo, of course.

Demand Gen

Coaches, consultants, and anyone focused on demand gen can include their value proposition and a call to action in their header graphic.

Shulin Lee

linkedin header image of shulin lee, the managing director of aslant legal

Shulin’s header is a dynamic personal branding tool that features her professional photo, accolades like “Ranked #1 Female Creator in Singapore,” and call to action “Follow for No-Nonsense Career & Culture Insights.”

 

Morgan J. Ingram

linkedin header image of morgan j ingram, the ceo of AMP creative

Morgan’s header is a powerful personal branding tool that showcases his expertise in B2B sales. The design includes recognizable brands and multiple calls to action.

 

Eric Partaker

linkedin header image of eric partaker, the founder and head coach of the ceo accelerator

Eric’s header is a strategic personal branding tool that features his photo, a “Subscribe Now!” call to action for his newsletter, and credibility-building logos from CNN, BBC, and Forbes.

 

Jennifer Welsh

linkedin header image of jennifer welsh, the founder of money school

Jennifer’s header features the tagline “Empowering successful women to take control of their finances.” It combines a visual of a mobile financial dashboard with her recognition as a LinkedIn Top Voice, effectively showcasing her expertise and mission.

Exciting New Header Option: Slideshows!

Just as we were putting together this blog post, LinkedIn introduced a brand new option for header graphics – slideshows.

Your header graphic can now be a series of images that rotate. See how it looks on my profile: Judy Schramm

Want your own slideshow? When we update your LinkedIn profile, we will also create a header graphic customized for you.

We have a variety of price points for updating your LinkedIn profile, depending on how much you want to revise. Just reach out and we’ll get you started.

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