eBay investors who are wondering where their money's gone may be within their rights to hit up former CEO Meg Whitman and current chief exec John Donahoe for a few bucks. This morning, Eric Jackson outlined some questionable compensation strategies that have seen both individuals take home a lot of money and also use a large amount for personal travel expenses.
Everybody knew it was coming, but today, former eBay CEO Meg Whitman announced her announced she has formed an exploratory committee that will see her running for Governor of California in 2010. Whitman is a fifty-two year old Republican, and aims to replace John Matrix himself - Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Much was made of the way in which certain members of the tech community supported Barack Obama's run for the presidency. Now an even more direct tech-to-politics connection looks ready to form, as Meg Whitman, eBay's former CEO, is stepping down from three companies' boards and may try to become a governor.
Former president and CEO of eBay, Meg Whitman, was thrust into the national spotlight once again after Republican presidential nominee John McCain dropped her name as possible Treasury Secretary at Tuesday night’s debate with Barack Obama. Judging from cofounder Pierre Omidyar’s Twitter account, he took issue with McCain’s assertions.
Meg Whitman has stepped down, and in our eyes, this makes it a good time for everyone else to step back. We shouldn't necessarily stay back; now's just an opportune moment to consider all things eBay.
Meg Whitman will wrap up ten years with eBay when she steps down as president and CEO on March 31st.
Meg Whitman, CEO of eBay, plans to retire from running the online marketplace after ten years at the helm.
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