Pinterest Appoints Chip Bergh to Board of Directors
May 09 2024 - 4:06PM
Business Wire
Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE: PINS) today announced that it has
appointed Charles “Chip” Bergh, former Chief Executive Officer of
Levi Strauss & Co., to its Board of Directors, effective May
9.
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“With an illustrious career spanning over four decades, Chip
brings a wealth of retail expertise and visionary leadership to our
board,” said Bill Ready, Chief Executive Officer of Pinterest. “He
has transformed some of the generation’s most iconic retail and
consumer packaged goods brands, and his strategic vision will be
invaluable as we continue Pinterest’s momentum and growth as a
go-to online shopping destination.”
Chip recently retired as President and CEO of Levi Strauss &
Co. in January 2024, a role he held for over 12 years. During his
tenure, he successfully reinvigorated the Levi’s global brand and
business performance, leading to its successful IPO in 2019.
“I’ve long been a fan of Pinterest, a platform where people go
to find inspiration, curate ideas, and shop,” said Chip Bergh.
“It’s an exciting time for the company as it innovates and steps
into this next stage of growth. I look forward to working with the
talented team and contributing to its ongoing momentum.”
Prior to joining Levi Strauss & Co. Chip worked at Procter
& Gamble for 28 years in roles of increasing scope and
complexity in marketing, general management, and executive
leadership driving growth for brands like Gillette, Swiffer, and
Old Spice.
Chip has been on the Board of HP, Inc. since 2015 and was
elected non-executive Chair of the Board in 2017. He previously
served on the Boards of Levi Strauss & Co., VF Corporation and
the Economic Development Board of Singapore. He holds a B.A in
international affairs from Lafayette College in Pennsylvania.
About Pinterest
Pinterest is a visual search and discovery platform where people
find inspiration, curate ideas, and shop products—all in a positive
place online. Headquartered in San Francisco, Pinterest launched in
2010 and has over half a billion monthly active users
worldwide.
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