SAN JOSE, Calif., May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- eBay Inc.
(NASDAQ: EBAY) today announced it has named Steve Priest Chief Financial Officer. In this
role, Steve will oversee all global aspects of eBay's financial
operations including controllership, financial planning and
analysis, tax, treasury, audit, mergers and acquisitions, and
investor relations. Steve will report directly to Jamie Iannone, eBay's Chief Executive Officer,
and will join the company on June 21,
2021.
Most recently Steve served as JetBlue's Chief Financial Officer
where he was responsible for all disciplines of the finance
function, as well as strategic sourcing and infrastructure
development. During his tenure, Steve served as the oversight
officer for JetBlue Technology Ventures, which was established to
ensure JetBlue was committed to and in constant pursuit of
innovation. He worked in close partnership with the CEO and
leadership team to focus on customer-centricity through digital
innovation and service, culminating in the highest Net Promoter
Score (NPS) in the industry, and helped navigate the company
through the remarkable challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"With his rich background as a strategic business leader and
skilled operator, Steve brings extensive experience in generating
results by investing in technology, driving innovation and focusing
relentlessly on the customer," said Jamie
Iannone, Chief Executive Officer, eBay. "The airline
industry is known to be incredibly competitive, forever operating
on tight margins, high customer expectations and the endless need
to evolve. I'm excited for Steve to bring his unique and valuable
perspective to eBay."
"I am proud to be joining the pioneer of ecommerce," said
Steve Priest, incoming Chief
Financial Officer, eBay. "The transformation I've observed over the
last year has been impressive and I know it's only just beginning.
I look forward to helping the company pursue its goal of becoming
the best global ecommerce marketplace for buyers and sellers."
Steve gained extensive international experience in various
senior level positions during his nearly 20 years with British
Airways, including Senior Vice President, Atlantic Joint Business,
Senior Vice President of Customer Contact and Distribution, and
Regional Vice President, Controller for Western Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. He is a graduate of Victoria University of Manchester in the U.K. and a qualified
Chartered Global Management Accountant.
Interim CFO, Andy Cring, will
continue in his role until Steve joins eBay at the end of June.
After that time, Andy will assist with the transition.
"I want to thank Andy for his dedication as eBay's interim CFO,
and I'm especially grateful for everything he did to support me
during my first year as CEO," said Iannone. "He has helped us
navigate through unprecedented times, provided tremendous thought
leadership, and championed support for our seller community. Andy
has played a critical role in moving eBay forward."
About eBay
eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) is a global commerce leader that
connects millions of buyers and sellers in 190 markets around the
world. We exist to enable economic opportunity for individuals,
entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations of all sizes. Founded
in 1995 in San Jose, California,
eBay is one of the world's largest and most vibrant marketplaces
for discovering great value and unique selection. In 2020, eBay
enabled $100 billion of gross
merchandise volume. For more information about the company and its
global portfolio of online brands, visit www.ebayinc.com.
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