Pinterest Hires Amazon Finance Chief James Dibbo as New CFO
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Key Takeaways
- James Dibbo assumes the role of Chief Financial Officer at Pinterest on October 26, 2026, replacing Julia Donnelly, who leaves the company on October 30, 2026.
- Dibbo served at Amazon as VP and CFO of the Global Media and Entertainment Division and managed finances for Amazon Ads, Prime Video, and Amazon MGM Studios.
- Pinterest exceeded analyst expectations in the second quarter of 2026 with revenue of $1.18 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $0.43.
- Pinterest stock closed on October 5, 2026, at $20.06 following a share price increase of 4.15 percent the previous day.
- For the third quarter of 2026, Pinterest forecasts revenue between $1.19 and $1.21 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $335 to $355 million.
Pinterest appointed James Dibbo as its new Chief Financial Officer on October 5, 2026. The 56-year-old manager is joining the social media platform from Amazon, where he served as VP and CFO of the Global Media and Entertainment Division, and will assume financial leadership on October 26, 2026.
Dibbo succeeds Julia Donnelly, who has served as CFO at Pinterest since 2023. Donnelly is leaving the company on October 30, 2026, to join a private startup, as Pinterest announced in an official statement.
Over a decade of Amazon experience in advertising and media
At Amazon, Dibbo oversaw finances for multiple business divisions. His portfolio included Amazon Ads, Prime Video, and Amazon MGM Studios. In this role, he accumulated over a decade of experience in financial management of digital advertising and media businesses.
Pinterest CEO Bill Ready described Dibbo in a LinkedIn statement from October 6, 2026, as an "exceptional finance executive" with expertise in consumer technology, shopping, and advertising. Ready also emphasized Dibbo's operational discipline in scaling complex global businesses.
Pinterest on growth trajectory despite negative price trends
The appointment comes during a phase of solid business development. In the second quarter of 2026, Pinterest achieved revenue of $1.18 billion, exceeding analyst expectations of $1.15 billion. Adjusted earnings per share of $0.43 also surpassed the forecast of $0.36.
For the third quarter of 2026, the company forecasts revenue between $1.19 and $1.21 billion, aligning with analyst consensus of approximately $1.20 billion. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to rise to $335 to $355 million, up from $311 million in the previous quarter.
Pinterest stock closed on October 5, 2026, at $20.06 following a price increase of 4.15 percent the previous day. In after-hours trading, the stock gained an additional 0.20 percent to $20.10. According to Benzinga Edge Rankings, Pinterest ranks in the 89th percentile for growth, while short-, medium-, and long-term price trends remain negative.
Strategic repositioning as a creative alternative
Pinterest is working to position itself as a creative alternative to other social media platforms. The appointment of a CFO with extensive experience in digital advertising and media businesses underscores the strategic focus on these core areas.
Dibbo will assume responsibility for financial operations at a time when Pinterest aims to further expand advertising revenue while increasing profitability. His experience in scaling Amazon's global advertising and media businesses is likely to play a central role.