Former DoorDash, Tinder, Amazon and eBay exec Christopher Payne joins Hims & Hers board of directors
Online health and wellness platform, Hims & Hers, has announced the appointment of Christopher Payne to the company’s board of directors.
“Christopher brings extensive experience working directly with some of the world’s most innovative tech founders to drive incredible growth, by helping to bring their visions to life and achieve global scale,” says Andrew Dudum, CEO and Co-founder at Hims & Hers.
“He has a history of innovating across industries, building trusted brands globally, and evolving businesses to meet shifting customer needs. I’m inspired by the work Christopher has led in his tenured career and he will bring incredible insight and knowledge to the board as we continue to scale and grow our health and wellness platform.”
Payne previously served as the President and Chief Operating Officer at DoorDash from 2016 to 2023.
Prior to his time there, he was CEO at Tinder. He has also been Senior Vice President at eBay after he sold his company, Positronic, to the online retailer in 2008. Payne has also held leadership positions at Microsoft and Amazon, and currently serves on the board of directors of Gogo.
“With their health and wellness platform, Hims & Hers is at the forefront of transforming healthcare delivery. As a board member, I'll have the opportunity to influence how cutting-edge technology and personalised care can redefine access to great healthcare, especially in areas like weight management, dermatology, sexual health and mental health,” says Payne.
“Andrew is one of health tech’s most forward-thinking industry leaders and together, I believe we can drive significant advancements in healthcare accessibility and innovation.”
With the appointment of Payne, the board of directors at Hims & Hers is now composed of ten directors, with backgrounds covering such areas as healthcare, medicine, consumer goods, online retail, and technology.
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