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PayPal welcomes Alyssa Henry to board as Gail J. McGovern announces retirement.

What happened

PayPal, Inc. hires Alyssa Henry as Board of Directors.

Source

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PayPal welcomes Alyssa Henry to board as Gail J. McGovern announces retirement. March 25, 2026 In a significant move for the digital payments landscape, PayPal Holdings, Inc. has announced the appointment of Alyssa Henry, former CEO of Block's Square business, to its Board of Directors. This development comes as long-time board member Gail J. McGovern prepares to step down at PayPal's upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders in May. The leadership transition offers a glimpse into the strategic direction PayPal is likely to take as it focuses on enhancing its services for small businesses. Alyssa Henry's extensive experience could turn out to be pivotal for PayPal. With over three decades in global commerce, payments, and technology, Henry previously held leadership roles at Amazon Web Services and led the Square Seller business unit, where she oversaw payment and financial service solutions for millions of businesses. Her background positions her well to address the pressing needs of small business owners, who often face challenges in navigating complex payment systems and "PayPal's global scale, trusted brands, and powerful two-sided network uniquely position it to shape the future of commerce," Henry remarked. Her insights will be critical as PayPal advances its mission to support entrepreneurs and small enterprises. For small business owners, Henry's track record in...

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Event
Executive hire

What this signalsA new leader often reviews the tools the team uses.

Person
Alyssa HenryBoard of Directors

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People

  • Alyssa HenryBoard of Directors · Named in the story

Details

Category
Hires

Topics and mentions

Job title tags

  • education
  • directors

Extraction

Confidence
100%
Detected
Mar 25, 2026
signal_type
news
signal_subtype
hires

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