eBay has appointed Samantha Wellington as senior vice president, chief legal officer, general counsel and secretary.
Wellington will oversee all global aspects of eBay’s legal department, including government relations, intellectual property, employment, litigation, regulatory, and corporate work across the company’s financial services, marketplaces, and product and technology organizations. She will report directly to eBay CEO Jamie Iannone.
Wellington was executive vice president of business affairs, chief legal officer, and secretary, at TriNet, a human resources and payroll services provider, eBay stated. Prior to that, she spent 12 years at Oracle, where she held multiple senior legal positions.
“Samantha has successfully led multifaceted teams and navigated complex legal and regulatory environments throughout her career,” Iannone said in announcing the appointment. “Samantha’s expertise will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and grow our global marketplace while ensuring we meet our legal and ethical responsibilities. Her passion for empowering small businesses aligns perfectly with eBay’s purpose, and I’m excited to welcome her to the team.”
