eBay Inc. operates as a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world. The company's platform includes its online marketplace, eBay.com, known for its auction-style sales and wide variety of goods available.
eBay was founded on September 3, 1995, by Pierre Omidyar in San Jose, California, where it is still headquartered today. It started as a pioneering online platform for buying and selling goods and has since evolved into a global commerce leader.
Main Product(s):
eBay is primarily known for its online marketplace where individuals and small businesses can buy and sell new and used goods. The platform is unique for its auction-style listings alongside traditional buy-it-now options.
Short History of eBay Inc.:
September 1995 – eBay was founded by Pierre Omidyar.
1998 – eBay went public.
2002 – Acquired PayPal, enhancing its payment capabilities.
2005 – Acquired Skype, diversifying its communication tools.
2015 – eBay spun off PayPal into a separate publicly-traded company.
2019 – eBay sold its StubHub business to Viagogo.
2021 – eBay began a strategic shift to focus on its core marketplace business.
Key Executives:
Name
Title
Pay
Exercised
Year Born
Mr. Jamie J. Iannone
CEO, President & Director
3.1M
N/A
1973
Mr. Stephen J. Priest
Senior VP & CFO
3.63M
N/A
1970
Mr. Cornelius Boone
Senior VP & Chief People Officer
2.11M
N/A
1980
Ms. Julie A. Loeger
Senior VP & Chief Growth Officer
2.14M
N/A
1964
Mr. Eddie Garcia
Senior VP & Chief Product Officer
3.43M
N/A
N/A
Ms. Rebecca Spencer
VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Principal Accounting Officer
N/A
N/A
1978
Mr. Mazen Al-Rawashdeh
Senior VP & CTO
N/A
N/A
1966
Mr. Joe Billante
Vice President of Investor Relations
N/A
N/A
N/A
Ms. Marie Oh Huber
Senior VP, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel & Secretary