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===2020s=== In April 2020, [[Jamie Iannone]] became the CEO of the company.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/13/walmart-executive-jamie-iannone-picked-as-ebays-new-ceo.html |last=Repko |first=Melissa |title=Walmart executive picked as eBay's new CEO |work=[[CNBC]] |date=April 13, 2020 |archive-date=July 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200730220004/https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/13/walmart-executive-jamie-iannone-picked-as-ebays-new-ceo.html |url-status=live}}</ref> In June 2020, [[Fred D. Anderson]] and [[Thomas J. Tierney]] resigned from the [[board of directors]] of the company; both had been directors since 2003.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1065088/000120677420001664/ebay3755791-def14a.htm |title=Ebay Inc. Schedule 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) |publisher=[[U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission]] |access-date=February 26, 2024 |archive-date=December 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207204845/https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1065088/000120677420001664/ebay3755791-def14a.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In July 2020, eBay sold its [[Classified advertising|classifieds]] business to Adevinta for $2.5 billion in cash and 540 million shares of Adevinta. To gain regulatory approval, [[Gumtree]] was further divested. eBay sold its shares in Adevinta in 2023, when that company was acquired by [[private equity firm]]s.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/21/ebay-to-gain-2-2b-from-sales-of-its-shares-in-classified-biz-adevinta/ |title=eBay to gain $2.2B from sales of its shares in classified biz Adevinta |first=Sarah |last=Perez |work=[[TechCrunch]] |date=November 21, 2023 |access-date=February 26, 2024 |archive-date=February 2, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240202113153/https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/21/ebay-to-gain-2-2b-from-sales-of-its-shares-in-classified-biz-adevinta/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ebay-classifieds-m-a/adevinta-wins-auction-to-buy-ebays-classified-ads-unit-for-nearly-9-billion-idUKKCN24L0ID |title=Adevinta wins auction to buy eBay's classified ads unit for nearly $9 billion |last1=Barbaglia |first1=Pamela |first2=Greg |last2=Roumeliotis |date=July 20, 2020 |work=[[Reuters]] |archive-date=April 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408063746/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ebay-classifieds-m-a/adevinta-wins-auction-to-buy-ebays-classified-ads-unit-for-nearly-9-billion-idUKKCN24L0ID |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/adevinta-ebay-clear-final-hurdle-13-bln-advertising-tie-up-2021-06-18/ |title=Adevinta, eBay clear final hurdle in $13 bln advertising tie-up |last=Solsvik |first=Terje |work=[[Reuters]] |date=June 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210618092406/https://www.reuters.com/business/adevinta-ebay-clear-final-hurdle-13-bln-advertising-tie-up-2021-06-18/ |archive-date=June 18, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2020, [[Pierre Omidyar]] resigned from the board of directors, after resigning as chairman in 2015.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/ebay-founder-pierre-omidyar-steps-down-from-board-11599781715 |title=EBay Founder Pierre Omidyar Steps Down From Board |work=[[The Wall Street Journal]] |last=Armental |first=Maria |date=September 10, 2020 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=December 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201219120221/https://www.wsj.com/articles/ebay-founder-pierre-omidyar-steps-down-from-board-11599781715?mod=business_major_pos7 |url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2021, eBay sold its South Korean business to [[Emart]] for $3 billion.<ref>{{Cite press release |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ebay-completes-transfer-of-its-businesses-in-korea-to-emart-301423649.html |title=eBay Completes Transfer of its Businesses in Korea to Emart |publisher=[[PR Newswire]] |date=November 14, 2021 |access-date=February 26, 2024 |archive-date=December 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208103724/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ebay-completes-transfer-of-its-businesses-in-korea-to-emart-301423649.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.techinasia.com/report-emart-buy-ebays-south-korean-business-3b |title=Report: E-Mart to buy majority of Ebay's South Korean business for $3b |first=Deepti |last=Sri |work=[[Tech in Asia]] |date=June 25, 2021 |access-date=February 26, 2024 |archive-date=December 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207205618/https://www.techinasia.com/report-emart-buy-ebays-south-korean-business-3b |url-status=live }}</ref> In May 2022, eBay acquired a stake in [[Funko]] and became the preferred secondary marketplace for Funko.<ref>{{Cite press release |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-chernin-group-led-consortium-to-acquire-263-million-in-funko-a-leading-pop-culture-lifestyle-brand-301541298.html |title=The Chernin Group-Led Consortium to Acquire $263 Million in Funko, a Leading Pop Culture Lifestyle Brand |publisher=[[PR Newswire]] |date=May 5, 2022 |access-date=February 26, 2024 |archive-date=February 3, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240203200058/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-chernin-group-led-consortium-to-acquire-263-million-in-funko-a-leading-pop-culture-lifestyle-brand-301541298.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In June 2022, the company acquired KnownOrigin, a marketplace for [[non-fungible token]]s.<ref>{{Cite press release |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ebay-acquires-leading-nft-marketplace-knownorigin-301573028.html |title=eBay Acquires Leading NFT Marketplace, KnownOrigin |publisher=[[PR Newswire]] |date=June 22, 2022 |access-date=February 26, 2024 |archive-date=December 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207213618/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ebay-acquires-leading-nft-marketplace-knownorigin-301573028.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://techcrunch.com/2022/06/22/ebay-acquires-nft-marketplace-knownorigin/ |title=eBay acquires NFT marketplace KnownOrigin for an undisclosed sum |first=Aisha |last=Malik |work=[[TechCrunch]] |date=June 22, 2022 |access-date=February 26, 2024 |archive-date=December 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207213914/https://techcrunch.com/2022/06/22/ebay-acquires-nft-marketplace-knownorigin/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In August 2022, the company acquired the myFitment group of companies, specializing in online sales of automotive and powersports parts and accessories.<ref>{{Cite press release |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ebay-acquires-the-myfitment-group-of-companies-to-enhance-part-and-accessories-listing-experience-301611024.html |title=eBay Acquires the myFitment Group of Companies to Enhance Part and Accessories Listing Experience |publisher=[[PR Newswire]] |date=August 23, 2022 |access-date=February 26, 2024 |archive-date=January 16, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240116133257/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ebay-acquires-the-myfitment-group-of-companies-to-enhance-part-and-accessories-listing-experience-301611024.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In October 2022, the company acquired [[TCGPlayer]], a marketplace for collectible card games, for up to $295 million.<ref>{{Cite press release |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ebay-acquires-tcgplayer-301663370.html |title=eBay Acquires TCGplayer |publisher=[[PR Newswire]] |date=October 31, 2022 |access-date=February 26, 2024 |archive-date=December 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207205658/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ebay-acquires-tcgplayer-301663370.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://techcrunch.com/2022/08/22/ebay-acquiring-trading-card-marketplace-tcgplayer-295m/ |title=eBay is acquiring trading card marketplace TCGplayer for up to $295M |first=Aisha |last=Malik |work=[[TechCrunch]] |date=August 22, 2022 |access-date=February 26, 2024 |archive-date=December 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207220822/https://techcrunch.com/2022/08/22/ebay-acquiring-trading-card-marketplace-tcgplayer-295m/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In July 2023, the company acquired Certiligo, a provider of [[artificial intelligence]]-powered digital IDs and authentication for apparel and fashion goods.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ebay-acquires-certilogo-301874120.html |title=eBay Acquires Certilogo |publisher=[[PR Newswire]] |date=July 11, 2023 |access-date=February 26, 2024 |archive-date=January 18, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240118131026/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ebay-acquires-certilogo-301874120.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/11/ebay-acquires-product-authentication-company-certilogo/ |title=eBay acquires AI-powered product authentication company Certilogo |first=Aisha |last=Malik |work=[[TechCrunch]] |date=July 11, 2023 |access-date=February 26, 2024 |archive-date=February 2, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240202113157/https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/11/ebay-acquires-product-authentication-company-certilogo/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In January 2024, the company announced plans to lay off 9% of its workforce after hiring outpaced growth projections.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vanian |first=Jonathan |date=2024-01-24 |title=EBay to eliminate about 1,000 jobs, or 9% of full-time workforce |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/23/ebay-to-slash-about-1000-roles-or-approximately-9percent-of-full-time-employees.html |access-date=2024-01-24 |website=CNBC |language=en |archive-date=February 24, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240224064100/https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/23/ebay-to-slash-about-1000-roles-or-approximately-9percent-of-full-time-employees.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
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