SAN
JOSE, Calif., Sept. 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY), a
global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers
around the world, today announced the appointment of Samantha Wellington as Senior Vice President,
Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary. In this role,
Samantha will oversee all global aspects of eBay's legal
department, including Government Relations, intellectual property,
employment, litigation, regulatory and corporate work across our
financial services, marketplaces, and product and technology
organizations. Samantha will report directly to Jamie Iannone, eBay's Chief Executive Officer,
and will join the company on October 7,
2024.
Samantha joins eBay with a distinguished career in legal and
business affairs, most recently serving as TriNet's Executive Vice
President of Business Affairs, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary.
In this role, Samantha led a team of professionals across Legal,
Compliance, Government Affairs, Customer Service, Sales,
Operations, Product Management, Engineering, Technology, and Risk.
Her leadership focused on spearheading initiatives that address the
evolving workplace dynamics for TriNet's customers, facilitating
capital access for small business owners, and enhancing customer
service experiences to support business growth. Prior to TriNet,
she spent 12 years at Oracle, where she held a number of senior
legal positions.
"Samantha has successfully led multifaceted teams and navigated
complex legal and regulatory environments throughout her career,"
said Jamie Iannone, Chief Executive
Officer, eBay. "Samantha's expertise will be invaluable as we
continue to innovate and grow our global marketplace while ensuring
we meet our legal and ethical responsibilities. Her passion for
empowering small businesses aligns perfectly with eBay's purpose,
and I'm excited to welcome her to the team."
"My parents started their business by selling skateboard parts
at the open market in Sydney, so I
have a deep appreciation for eBay's role in empowering businesses
of all sizes," said Samantha
Wellington. "As a longtime eBay user and collector, I am
passionate about helping others unlock similar opportunities and
connecting people with what they love."
Samantha holds Bachelor's Degrees in Creative Arts and Laws from
Wollongong University, as well as a Master of Laws in Communication
and Technology Law from the University of New
South Wales. She has served as a board member for the
National Association of Professional Employer Organizations and
BSA, The Software Alliance.
Samantha replaces Marie Oh Huber,
who left eBay in June after nine years as General
Counsel.
About eBay
eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) is a global commerce leader that connects
people and builds communities to create economic opportunity for
all. Our technology empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more
than 190 markets around the world, providing everyone the
opportunity to grow and thrive. 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 2023, eBay enabled more than
$73 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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