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    Bill Ready

    Chief Executive Officer at Pinterest Inc
    Since June 29, 2022
    Age
    44 years
    Education
    Holds a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Finance from the University of Louisville.
    Tenure
    Joined Pinterest as Chief Executive Officer on June 29, 2022 and also serves as a board director while leading strategic initiatives to drive user growth and engagement.

    Also at Pinterest Inc

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    Julia Brau Donnelly
    Chief Financial Officer
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    Wanji Walcott
    Chief Legal & Business Affairs Officer

    About

    Bill Ready has built an impressive career across the technology and financial sectors, holding senior leadership roles at major companies such as Alphabet Inc., PayPal, and Braintree. His work has significantly influenced digital commerce and payment strategies, showcasing his ability to drive transformation in competitive industries.

    Educated at top institutions, he earned his MBA from Harvard Business School and his Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Finance from the University of Louisville, which laid the foundation for his strategic and analytical approach.

    Throughout his career, he has overseen complex operations and spearheaded innovative initiatives that have reshaped product and engagement strategies at his previous employers, contributing to robust growth and enhanced market positioning.

    Since joining Pinterest on June 29, 2022, his dual role as CEO and board director has been marked by a clear focus on integrating search, social, and commerce elements to rejuvenate the platform's performance and drive sustained user engagement.

    $PINS Performance Under Bill Ready

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Alphabet Inc. President of Commerce, Payments & Next Billion Users January 2020 - June 2022 Oversaw commerce, payments, and initiatives targeting the next billion users
    PayPal Holdings, Inc. Executive Vice President July 2019 - December 2019 Held during transitional period
    PayPal Holdings, Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer October 2016 - July 2019 Led operations following the Braintree acquisition
    PayPal Holdings, Inc. Senior Vice President, Global Head of Product & Engineering July 2015 - September 2016 Led Braintree and Venmo operations
    Braintree Chief Executive Officer October 2011 - December 2013 Company was acquired by PayPal in December 2013
    iPay Technologies President 2008 - 2011 N/A [N/A]
    Accel Partners Executive in Residence Prior to joining Braintree Worked with the venture capital and growth equity firm
    McKinsey & Company Strategy Consultant N/A [N/A]Advised leading financial technology companies

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Member of the Audit and Finance Committee and the Compensation Committee N/A [N/A]Current board position
    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) Member of the Audit Committee and the Corporate Development and Technology Advisory Committee N/A [N/A]Current board position

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    | Component Name         | Amount ($)    | Payment Schedule | Additional Details \n|------------------------|---------------|------------------|---------------------\n| Salary                 | $516,667  **[0001506293-24-000055_pins-20240410.htm:39]**   | N/A              | Base salary earned during 2023  **[0001506293-24-000055_pins-20240410.htm:39]**  \n| All Other Compensation | $6,000  **[0001506293-24-000055_pins-20240410.htm:39]**     | N/A              | Matching 401(k) contributions made by the company  **[0001506293-24-000055_pins-20240410.htm:39]**  \n```

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    No information available on performance compensation for 2023