Bill Ready — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as CEO of Pinterest and a member of its board of directors since June 2022, overseeing growth in user base and valuation.
Led Venmo and Braintree from pre-revenue to billions of dollars in revenue and through their acquisition by PayPal.
Played a significant role in advancing digital payments, financial technology, and commerce.
Served as an executive in residence at venture capital firm Accel Partners.
Serves on the boards of Visa and Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and graduated valedictorian from the University of Louisville.

Biography

William J. Ready is an American technology executive who has served as the chief executive officer (CEO) of Pinterest, the visual search and discovery platform, and a member of its board of directors since June 2022. During his tenure, Pinterest has seen growth in its user base and valuation, and has expanded initiatives related to online safety and promoting positive user experiences. Ready also serves on the boards of Visa and Williams-Sonoma, Inc.