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eBay EBAYOn March 19, 2026, the Board increased its size to 12 members and appointed Brian H. Sharples as a director, effective March 20, 2026. His term will expire at the Company's 2026 annual meeting of stockholders or at such time as his successor has been elected and qualified.
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AI summaryOn March 19, 2026, the Board increased its size to 12 members and appointed Brian H. Sharples as a director, effective March 20, 2026. His term will expire at the Company's 2026 annual meeting of stockholders or at such time as his successor has been elected and qualified.
eBay said Sharples, as a non-employee director, is entitled to receive the same compensation paid to each of its non-employee directors and that the Company will enter into its form of Indemnity Agreement with him. The Board determined he is independent and said there is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Sharples and any other persons pursuant to which he was appointed as a director.
In a press release on March 24, 2026, the Company said that following Mr. Sharples' appointment, eBay's Board comprises 12 directors, 11 of whom are independent. The press release stated the effective date of the appointment as March 20, 2026.
eBay said Sharples co-founded HomeAway, Inc., a global online marketplace for vacation rentals, where he previously served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, and that he currently serves as Board Chair of GoDaddy, Inc. and as a member of the board of Ally Financial Inc.
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Board size increased to 12 members; Brian H. Sharples appointed
On March 19, 2026, the Board increased its size to 12 members and appointed Brian H. Sharples as a director, effective March 20, 2026. His term will expire at the Company's 2026 annual meeting of stockholders or at such time as his successor has been elected and qualified.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Sharples' compensation, independence and appointment rationale
eBay said Sharples, as a non-employee director, is entitled to receive the same compensation paid to each of its non-employee directors and that the Company will enter into its form of Indemnity Agreement with him. The Board determined he is independent and said there is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Sharples and any other persons pursuant to which he was appointed as a director.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Board composition: 12 directors, 11 independent
In a press release on March 24, 2026, the Company said that following Mr. Sharples' appointment, eBay's Board comprises 12 directors, 11 of whom are independent. The press release stated the effective date of the appointment as March 20, 2026.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Sharples' background and current board roles
eBay said Sharples co-founded HomeAway, Inc., a global online marketplace for vacation rentals, where he previously served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, and that he currently serves as Board Chair of GoDaddy, Inc. and as a member of the board of Ally Financial Inc.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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