Wayfair Names Michael E. Sneed to its Board of Directors
November 13 2020 - 7:30AM
Business Wire
Johnson & Johnson EVP Brings Extensive
Experience in Corporate Affairs, Communications and Operations to
Leading Home Retailer
Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W),
one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home, today
announced that Michael E. Sneed, Executive Vice President of Global
Corporate Affairs and Chief Communication Officer for Johnson &
Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), has been elected to its board of directors.
Sneed brings a wealth of experience to the Wayfair board leading
Johnson & Johnson’s global marketing, communication, design and
philanthropy functions and overseeing strategic operations as a
member of the company’s Executive Committee. Throughout his career,
Sneed has driven international growth for key business areas across
Johnson & Johnson.
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Johnson & Johnson EVP, Michael E.
Sneed, joins Wayfair's Board of Directors (Photo: Business
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“We are excited to welcome Michael to the Wayfair board,” said
Niraj Shah, CEO, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman, Wayfair. “His
experience leading core business units at J&J and proven track
record driving growth across a variety of consumer product
businesses, combined with his expertise in corporate affairs and
communications, will be highly impactful. I look forward to
Michael’s insights and guidance as we charge ahead on our path of
tremendous growth and further solidify our position as the leader
in home.”
During the course of his accomplished career at Johnson &
Johnson, Sneed has held a variety of senior leadership positions
across key areas of the business. Prior to his current roles, he
served as Company Group Chairman and was a member of the Medical
Devices & Diagnostics Group Operating Committee. In his tenure,
Sneed also served as vice president of Worldwide Consumer
Pharmaceuticals, president of McNeil Nutritionals Worldwide, and
global president of the Personal Products Company, overseeing
critical business functions spanning IT, Finance and HR within the
Consumer & Personal Care group.
“I am thrilled to join the Wayfair board and look forward to
partnering with an exceptional team that is redefining what’s
possible in retail,” noted Sneed. “With its laser-focus on the
customer and long-term vision for growth, the company is uniquely
positioned to take advantage of the massive market opportunity
ahead as consumers continue to shift online and increasingly choose
Wayfair as their go-to place to shop for everything home.”
Sneed is a member of the board of trustees at Macalester College
and the Thomas Jefferson Health System. He also serves on the
Executive Committee of the Ad Council. He holds a Master’s degree
in business administration from the Tuck School of Business at
Dartmouth College and a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from
Macalester College.
About Wayfair
Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love.
Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for
shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a
selection of more than 18 million items across home furnishings,
décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to
delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is
reinventing the way people shop for their homes - from product
discovery to final delivery.
The Wayfair family of sites includes:
- Wayfair - All things home, all in one place.
- Joss & Main - Stylish designs to discover daily.
- AllModern - The best of modern, priced for real life.
- Birch Lane - Classic home. Comfortable cost.
- Perigold - The widest-ever selection of luxury home
furnishings.
Wayfair generated $13.0 billion in net revenue for the twelve
months ended September 30, 2020. Headquartered in Boston,
Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe,
the company employs more than 16,700 people.
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