Paul Pressler, Chairman of the Board of eBay Inc., expressed his excitement in having Zane join their Board of Directors. Having worked for some of the top international technology companies in the world today, Zane will contribute a wealth of knowledge in corporate finance, business strategy, and technological development. His knowledge will support eBay’s strategy and help it stay focused on creating long-term shareholder value.
At Workday, Inc., a global enterprise software company, Zane Rowe holds the position of Chief Financial Officer. He oversees accounting, business finance, investor relations, tax, and treasury, and he also provides advice on product development and business strategy. Additionally, he serves as an executive sponsor for the company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. Before joining Workday, Zane was the executive vice president and chief financial officer of the multinational technology company VMware, Inc. He was in charge of corporate development, finance and accounting, and business operations, which included the CIO and CSO organizations. Zane has positions at Apple, United Continental Holdings, Continental Airlines, and EMC Corporation earlier in his career. Zane graduated with a B.S. from San Diego State University and an MBA from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Zane Rowe expressed his happiness at being added to eBay’s board of directors. He sees a huge opportunity for eBay to continue driving innovation and reshaping and redefining the future of e-commerce for sellers and customers worldwide as a global leader in commerce. He is excited to work with eBay’s leadership team to support them as they carry out their plan and generate long-term, sustainable development that benefits both the community and shareholders.
Typically, the Board of Directors assesses the makeup of the board on a regular basis, taking into account how to keep the right balance of backgrounds, experiences, and talents to effectively manage the company’s operations and long-term goals. With these modifications, the Board of Directors of eBay Inc. will consist of ten members, nine of whom are independent.
Leading the way in international trade, eBay Inc. fosters community development and human connections to open up economic opportunities for everybody. Millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets worldwide are empowered by our technology, giving everyone the chance to prosper. eBay was established in 1995 in San Jose, California, and is now one of the biggest and busiest online marketplaces for finding amazing deals and unusual merchandise. Nearly $74 billion in gross merchandise volume was made possible by eBay in 2022.
