Deborah Liu

CEO at Ancestry

Deborah Liu is a Silicon Valley leader with over 20 years of experience driving innovation in consumer technology products. Having led teams at Facebook, PayPal, and eBay, she is renowned for her proven leadership in understanding markets and customer needs, creating multiple billion-dollar businesses. Liu, currently the CEO of Ancestry, previously served as Facebook's Vice President for App Commerce, where she led the creation and global expansion of Facebook Marketplace, utilized by over 1 billion people monthly. A pioneer in the tech industry, Liu actively promotes diversity and women in technology. As a board member of Intuit, she contributes her strategic insight. With a strong track record in product innovation, Liu continues to shape the future of tech platforms, embodying her passion for expanding human possibilities through technology.

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