The US e-commerce group Ebay Inc. has strengthened its board of directors. The company announced that Brian Sharples was appointed Independent Director on March 20, 2026. The committee was thus enlarged from eleven to twelve members.
Sharples brings “extensive experience in scaling technology-driven marketplaces and global business activities,” according to a statement. He is one of the founders of HomeAway Inc., an online vacation rental marketplace, which he also led as CEO and Chairman.
He previously worked, among other things, as CEO of IntelliQuest Information Group, a provider of marketing data for technology companies, and at the US management consultancy Bain & Company. He also currently serves on the boards of GoDaddy Inc. and Ally Financial Inc.
Chairman Paul Pressler welcomed the new addition to eBay’s board of directors: “Brian brings a deep understanding of technology-driven marketplaces, a disciplined strategic approach and an ongoing commitment to customers and shareholders that will strengthen our long-term value creation,” he said in a statement. With his skills, Sharples is “uniquely qualified to help navigate our next phase of growth,” Pressler said.
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