eBay Announces Samantha Wellington as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary
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eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) has announced the appointment of Samantha Wellington as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, effective October 7, 2024. Wellington will oversee all global aspects of eBay's legal department, reporting directly to CEO Jamie Iannone.
Wellington joins eBay from TriNet, where she served as Executive Vice President of Business Affairs, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary. She previously spent 12 years at Oracle in various senior legal positions. Wellington holds degrees in Creative Arts, Laws, and a Master of Laws in Communication and Technology Law.
CEO Jamie Iannone praised Wellington's expertise in navigating complex legal and regulatory environments, as well as her passion for empowering small businesses. Wellington replaces Marie Oh Huber, who left eBay in June after nine years as General Counsel.
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- Appointment of experienced legal executive with expertise in complex legal and regulatory environments
- New CLO's background aligns with eBay's focus on empowering small businesses
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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
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
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
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