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PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) has appointed Srini Venkatesan as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective June 24, 2024, reporting to President and CEO Alex Chriss. Venkatesan will oversee technology development and implementation, focusing on analytics, AI, machine learning, information security, infrastructure operations, and product engineering. He joins PayPal from Walmart, where he led the U.S. Omni Platforms and Tech organization. Venkatesan's previous roles include leadership positions at Yahoo, eBay, StubHub, and Marketo. Outgoing CTO Archie Deskus has been credited for advancing PayPal’s platform and technology strength.
PayPal announced that its stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), is now available on the Solana blockchain. This integration promises faster and cheaper transactions for users, enhancing digital commerce flexibility. Solana's high-speed, low-cost transaction capabilities make it ideal for PYUSD. The stablecoin can now be used on both Solana and Ethereum blockchains, offering greater control and convenience. The first platforms to support PYUSD on Solana include Crypto.com, Phantom, and Paxos. PYUSD is issued by Paxos Trust Company, fully backed by U.S. dollar deposits and U.S. Treasuries, available at a 1:1 rate of 1 USD per PYUSD.
PayPal Holdings announced new leadership appointments to develop a new advertising platform and enhance consumer product innovation. Mark Grether has joined as SVP, General Manager, PayPal Ads, and John Anderson as SVP, General Manager, Consumer Group, both reporting to Diego Scotti. Grether, with over 20 years in the advertising industry, will lead the creation of PayPal's advertising business. He previously led Uber Advertising to a $1 billion business and has also worked at Amazon and Sizmek. Anderson, with extensive experience in technology platforms and payments, will manage PayPal's consumer business, including PayPal and Venmo. He previously worked at Plaid and Meta. The new advertising platform aims to leverage PayPal's relationships with consumers and merchants to enhance advertising effectiveness and customer engagement.
PayPal Holdings, Inc. has appointed Steve Winoker as Chief Investor Relations Officer, effective May 15, 2024. With a background in equity analysis and operations, Winoker aims to communicate PayPal's vision and progress to the financial community. He joins from GE, where he led the top-rated Investor Relations program.
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) released its first quarter 2024 results, reporting a 9% increase in revenue to $7.7 billion, with a 10% increase on a currency-neutral basis. The company saw an 18% increase in GAAP EPS to $0.83 and a 27% increase in non-GAAP EPS to $1.08. PayPal also reported growth in total payment volume, payment transactions, and active accounts. The company returned $1.5 billion to stockholders through share repurchases.