Geoff Seeley is the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at PayPal, bringing over 25 years of experience in global brand, digital, and performance marketing. Prior to joining PayPal, he held significant positions at AfterPay, CashApp, Airbnb, and Unilever, showcasing his expertise in transforming marketing strategies and enhancing brand awareness.
Who is the CMO of PayPal?
Geoff Seeley, the current Chief Marketing Officer at PayPal, has an impressive background in global brand, digital, and performance marketing, spanning over 25 years. Before joining PayPal, he held the position of Global CMO and Communications Officer at AfterPay and had marketing roles at CashApp. Seeley also worked on Airbnb's Homes business, handling various marketing disciplines, and served as Global Communications Planning Director at Unilever, where he contributed to transforming marketing models and technology for established brands.
In his role at PayPal, Seeley leads the Global Marketing team across PayPal and its family of brands, including Venmo, focusing on enhancing the value propositions of these platforms, leveraging the company's innovative history, and building customer trust. Diego Scotti, Executive Vice President (EVP) and General Manager (GM) of Consumer Group and Global Marketing & Communications at PayPal, praises Seeley's proven track record in leading marketing teams and transforming global consumer and B2B brands.
Work History
- PayPal, Chief Marketing Officer: February 2024 - Present
- Cash App, Marketing at Cash App: February 2022 - February 2024
- Afterpay, Global Chief Marketing and Communications Officer: February 2020 - February 2024
- Airbnb, Global Head of Marketing: August 2017 - January 2020
- Pearson, Vice President - Digital Transformation: September 2015 - August 2017
- WFA, Chair - IMC Committee: June 2012 - August 2015
- Unilever, Global Communications Planning Director: January 2011 - August 2015
- Ogtogs, Partner, Head of Marketing: June 2009 - May 2012
- Ogilvy Group UK, Digital Strategy Director: January 2009 - December 2010
- Airlock, Planning Director: June 2007 - May 2009
- Progress Communications Ltd, Partner: May 2003 - May 2008
- Vizeum, Planning Director: October 1994 - November 2003
Education History
Geoff Seeley's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Architecture, Town Planning & Construction Management from University College London (UCL), which he obtained between 1991 and 1994. Prior to his university studies, Seeley attended Hampton School, a prestigious independent school in the United Kingdom, from 1983 to 1990.
When did Geoff Seeley join PayPal?
Geoff Seeley joined PayPal as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) on February 26, 2024. Since then, he has been responsible for leading the Global Marketing team across PayPal and its family of brands, including Venmo. With over 25 years of experience in global brand, digital, and performance marketing, Seeley has been focusing on enhancing the value propositions of PayPal and Venmo for customers, leveraging the company's innovative history, and building customer trust.