Claude Brown joins Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) as new Chief Business Officer

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Pinterest, Inc. disclosed that, effective January 20, 2026, it has appointed Claude (Lee) Brown as its new Chief Business Officer. In this role, he will oversee the company’s global sales, content, customer-facing operations and advertising product marketing, making him a key leader for how Pinterest generates and grows its revenue.

The company highlighted Mr. Brown’s prior experience as Chief Revenue Officer at DoorDash, Inc., along with senior advertising and revenue leadership roles at Spotify Technology S.A., BuzzFeed, Inc., Tumblr Inc., Groupon, Inc., and Yahoo! Inc., underscoring his background in digital advertising and commercial operations.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 20, 2026

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Pinterest, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 

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Delaware

001-38872

26-3607129

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

651 Brannan Street

San Francisco, California 94107

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(415) 762-7100

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Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol			Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, $0.00001 par value			PINS			New York Stock Exchange

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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

Effective January 20, 2026, the Company has appointed Claude (Lee) Brown to serve as Chief Business Officer of the Company. In this new role, Mr. Brown will oversee the Company's global sales, content, customer-facing operations and advertising product marketing.

Mr. Brown most recently served as Chief Revenue Officer of DoorDash, Inc., overseeing all revenue-generating functions. Prior to that, Mr. Brown served for six years as Vice President, Global Head of Advertising at Spotify Technology S.A. In other experience, Mr. Brown served as Chief Revenue Officer of BuzzFeed, Inc., and held senior leadership positions at Tumblr Inc., Groupon, Inc., and Yahoo! Inc.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			PINTEREST, INC.
Date: January 20, 2026			By:			/s/ Wanji Walcott
						Wanji Walcott
						Chief Legal and Business Affairs Officer and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What did Pinterest (PINS) announce in this Form 8-K?

Pinterest announced that, effective January 20, 2026, it appointed Claude (Lee) Brown as Chief Business Officer, responsible for global sales, content, customer-facing operations and advertising product marketing.

What is Claude (Lee) Brown’s new role at Pinterest (PINS)?

Claude (Lee) Brown has been appointed Chief Business Officer of Pinterest, overseeing the company’s global sales, content, customer-facing operations and advertising product marketing.

What relevant experience does Claude (Lee) Brown bring to Pinterest (PINS)?

Claude (Lee) Brown most recently served as Chief Revenue Officer of DoorDash, Inc., and previously was Vice President, Global Head of Advertising at Spotify Technology S.A., as well as Chief Revenue Officer of BuzzFeed, Inc., with additional senior roles at Tumblr Inc., Groupon, Inc., and Yahoo! Inc.

When did Claude (Lee) Brown’s appointment at Pinterest (PINS) become effective?

Claude (Lee) Brown’s appointment as Chief Business Officer at Pinterest became effective on January 20, 2026.

Which areas of Pinterest’s business will Claude (Lee) Brown oversee?

As Chief Business Officer, Claude (Lee) Brown will oversee Pinterest’s global sales, content, customer-facing operations and advertising product marketing.

Under which item of Form 8-K did Pinterest (PINS) report this change?

Pinterest reported Claude (Lee) Brown’s appointment under Item 7.01, Regulation FD Disclosure, of Form 8-K.