Chris Librie

As the Head of Global Impact & Giving at eBay, Chris Librie is responsible for activating and communicating the company’s purpose to drive an inclusive economy and better commerce.

In this role, he leads a global team that creates and oversees programs and initiatives like Retail Revival and eBay for Charity, which enables members of the eBay community to support their favorite charities every time they buy or sell, with the goal of raising $1 billion by 2020. Librie and his team also established the Everyday Heroes program, which celebrates via social media the extraordinary impact eBay buyers, sellers and employees have on people, communities and the world. He oversees the work of the eBay Foundation, which supports inclusive entrepreneurship to build economically vibrant and sustainable communities. This includes engaging eBay’s global employees to drive eBay’s purpose through volunteering and giving programs.

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