eBay Announces CFO Transition and Executive Leadership Changes

Core Points - eBay announced the departure of Chief Financial Officer Steve Priest, effective May 11, 2025, with Peggy Alford set to take over as CFO on May 12, 2025 [1][2] - Steve Priest will remain in an advisory role until July 31, 2025, to ensure a smooth transition [1][2] - Peggy Alford brings over 20 years of experience in finance and operations within the technology sector, and is expected to enhance eBay's leadership team [3] Leadership Changes - eBay is evolving its leadership structure to promote faster innovation and deeper collaboration across teams [4][6] - Jordan Sweetnam will lead the newly combined Global Markets and Product organization as Chief Commercial Officer, while Mazen Rawashdeh will head the unified engineering organization as Chief Technology Officer [5] - Eddie Garcia, Chief Product Officer, will be leaving eBay as part of these leadership changes [6] Strategic Focus - The company aims to enhance speed, alignment, and customer-centricity by integrating product and market teams into a more agile structure [4] - eBay's leadership evolution is positioned to drive long-term growth and deliver greater impact for buyers and sellers [6] - The changes are intended to accelerate innovation with new technologies, including artificial intelligence [6] Company Overview - eBay is a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers, enabling $75 billion of gross merchandise volume in 2024 [7] - Founded in 1995, eBay operates in over 190 markets worldwide, providing opportunities for economic growth [7]