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    Niraj Shah

    Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, President at WWayfair Inc
    Board
    Since 2002
    Age
    50 years
    Education
    Holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University.
    Tenure
    Joined as a co-founder in 2002 and has served as the Chief Executive Officer and President at Wayfair since its inception.

    Also at Wayfair Inc

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    Fiona Tan
    Chief Technology Officer
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    Jon Blotner
    President, Commercial and Operations

    About

    Niraj Shah is a seasoned executive known for his entrepreneurial spirit and leadership acumen. He played a pivotal role in founding Wayfair in 2002 and has led the company as its Chief Executive Officer and President, driving its evolution into one of the largest e-commerce platforms for home goods.

    His career spans several roles in the technology and consulting sectors, having previously co-founded multiple companies and held executive positions that laid the groundwork for his success at Wayfair.

    Shah’s background is marked by a solid educational foundation from Cornell University and extensive hands-on experience in both startup environments and established organizations, which has enabled him to navigate and steer Wayfair through significant industry transformations.

    His comprehensive approach to leadership and strategic innovation continues to shape the company’s trajectory, underscoring his commitment to excellence and sustainable growth in the highly competitive e-commerce landscape.

    $W Performance Under Niraj Shah

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Simplify Mobile CorporationChief Executive Officer2001 Co-founded enterprise software company
    Greylock PartnersEntrepreneur-in-Residence2001 Worked in a venture capital firm role
    iXL Enterprises, Inc.Chief Operating Officer and Director1998 to 2000 Held various roles
    Spinners IncorporatedChief Executive Officer1995 to 1998 Co-founded IT consulting company