BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Etsy, Inc.
(Nasdaq: ETSY), the global marketplace for unique and creative
goods, today announced that its Chief Operating Officer,
Linda Findley Kozlowski, has decided
to leave the company to pursue other opportunities. Linda has
agreed to remain in her position through the end of 2018.
Over the next four months, Linda will work with Etsy's
leadership team to ensure a seamless transition and help the
company continue to execute on its 2018 goals and key
initiatives.
Etsy CEO Josh Silverman
commented, "Linda's contributions will leave a lasting mark on Etsy
and its community. She has been instrumental in enabling Etsy to
expand our global base of buyers, improve the shopping experience,
and launch new products that make it easier for sellers to succeed.
We wish her all the best in her future endeavors. We have a strong
bench of talent, and I plan to devote more time to working directly
with our product teams so that we can execute on our roadmap and
drive growth."
Linda added, "My conviction that Etsy serves a special place in
the world is even stronger today than it was when I joined the
company two and a half years ago. Our marketplace creates economic
opportunity for two million sellers and allows buyers to discover
unique items for the moments in life that deserve a human touch. I
have no doubt that the team will continue to deliver on Etsy's
mission of keeping commerce human."
Etsy does not currently intend to refill the COO role following
Linda's departure.
About Etsy
Etsy, Inc. is the global marketplace for unique and creative
goods. Our mission is to keep commerce human, and we're committed
to using the power of business to strengthen communities and
empower people. We connect millions of buyers and sellers from
nearly every country in the world. Buyers come to Etsy to be
inspired and delighted by items that are crafted and curated by
creative entrepreneurs. For sellers, we offer a range of tools and
services that address key business needs.
Etsy was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.
Forward-looking statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking
statements include statements and quotes related to the COO
transition and our progress against our strategy, key initiatives
and mission.
Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not
historical fact. Forward-looking statements involve substantial
risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ
materially from expectations. These risks and uncertainties include
our ability to execute against our strategy and key initiatives and
make progress toward our mission, updates to our organizational
structure, and other risks and uncertainties that are more fully
described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2018, and subsequent reports that we
file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Forward-looking statements represent our beliefs and assumptions
only as of the date of this press release. We disclaim any
obligation to update forward-looking statements, except as required
by law.
Media Relations Contact:
Etsy, Kelly Clausen, Director,
Corporate Communications
press@etsy.com
Investor Relations Contact:
Etsy, Deb Wasser, Vice President,
Investor Relations
dwasser@etsy.com
or
Etsy, Gabriel Ratcliff, Senior
Manager, Investor Relations
gratcliff@etsy.com
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