BROOKLYN, N.Y., Nov. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Etsy, Inc.
(Nasdaq: ETSY), which operates marketplaces where people around the
world connect, both online and offline, to make, sell and buy
unique goods, today announced that its Board of Directors has
appointed Josh Silverman to the Etsy
Board, effective immediately.
Josh has deep experience leading consumer technology companies
and scaling global marketplaces. Over the course of his career as
an executive, he has led product development and innovation, driven
increased customer adoption at massive scale, implemented brand and
marketing initiatives, and delivered strong financial results.
"Josh brings a powerful blend of technology, consumer product,
and e-commerce experience to Etsy's board, making him a great
addition." said Chad Dickerson,
Etsy, Inc. CEO and Chair. "He has a proven track record of
delivering rapid growth for some of the most loved consumer and
technology brands in the world, and we are excited for him to
provide valuable insights as we continue to execute and build for
the long term."
"I've always admired Etsy's loyal community, the global nature
of its markets, and its innovative approach to commerce. I look
forward to sharing my experiences and contributing to the future
direction and growth of the company," added Josh.
With Josh's appointment, Etsy's Board has expanded to seven
members. Josh has also been appointed to the Compensation
Committee, effectively immediately, and Fred Wilson has stepped down from the
Compensation Committee. Fred Wilson,
our lead independent director, continues to serve on the Audit
Committee and as Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance
Committee. Jonathan Klein has been
appointed Chair of the Compensation Committee.
About Josh Silverman
Josh was most recently President of Consumer Products and
Services at American Express, responsible for growing the company's
US consumer card and global consumer travel businesses. Previously,
he was CEO of Skype, where he drove the addition of more than 300
million users and was named first runner-up in TechCrunch's "CEO of
the Year." He was also CEO of Shopping.com, an Ebay company, and
held various executive roles at Ebay. Earlier in his career, Josh
co-founded and served as CEO of Evite. He serves as Executive in
Residence at venture capital firm Greylock Partners and was
recently elected to the Board of Directors of Shake Shack.
For more information on Josh's election to the Board, please
read the post on the Etsy News Blog.
About Etsy
Etsy operates marketplaces where millions of people around the
world connect, both online and offline, to make, sell and buy
unique goods. Etsy also offers a wide range of seller services and
tools that help creative entrepreneurs start, grow and manage their
businesses. The Etsy community includes creative entrepreneurs who
sell on our platform, thoughtful consumers looking to buy unique
goods in our marketplace, retailers and manufacturers who partner
with Etsy sellers to help them grow their businesses and Etsy
employees who maintain our platform and nurture our ecosystem. Our
mission is to reimagine commerce in ways that build a more
fulfilling and lasting world, and we're committed to using the
power of business to strengthen communities and empower people.
Etsy was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.
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SOURCE Etsy, Inc.