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Pinterest Appoints Julie Henderson as Chief Communications Officer
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Pinterest has appointed Julie Henderson as Chief Communications Officer, adding an experienced communications leader to its executive team as the company continues to strengthen its global brand, corporate reputation, and stakeholder engagement.
Julie joins Pinterest after spending seven years at Snap, where she played a key role in shaping the company's communications strategy during a period of rapid growth and product innovation. Her appointment reflects Pinterest's continued investment in strategic leadership as the platform expands its presence with consumers, creators, advertisers, and partners around the world.
Bringing Proven Communications Leadership
Sharing the news on LinkedIn, Julie described joining Pinterest as an opportunity she couldn't pass up after getting to know the company's people, vision, and long-term ambitions.
She also reflected on the difficulty of leaving Snap, calling it one of the hardest decisions of her career. Julie expressed gratitude to Snap CEO Evan Spiegel, her colleagues, and her team for an unforgettable seven years, while congratulating Russ Caditz-Peck as he steps into the company's communications leadership role.
Her comments underscore the importance of strong leadership transitions in the technology industry, where communications teams play a vital role in guiding organizations through periods of innovation, growth, and market change.
Leading Pinterest's Next Chapter
As Chief Communications Officer, Julie will lead Pinterest's global communications strategy, overseeing corporate messaging, executive communications, media relations, and reputation management.
Her appointment comes as technology companies face increasing expectations to communicate clearly with employees, customers, investors, regulators, and the broader public. Beyond protecting corporate reputation, communications leaders are now responsible for shaping narratives around innovation, artificial intelligence, trust, and long-term business strategy.
Julie brings extensive experience helping fast-growing technology companies navigate these evolving expectations. At Pinterest, she will work closely with the executive leadership team to strengthen the company's voice as it continues investing in product innovation, creator experiences, and advertising solutions.
A New Chapter at Pinterest
For Julie, the move represents an opportunity to join a company she believes has significant momentum and long-term potential.
She shared that what stood out most throughout the recruitment process was Pinterest's culture, ambitious vision, and the opportunity ahead. Those factors ultimately convinced her that the company is building something special and made the decision to begin this next chapter an exciting one.
Her appointment reinforces Pinterest's commitment to investing in experienced executive leaders capable of supporting its continued growth while strengthening engagement with employees, partners, creators, advertisers, and the broader technology community.
About Pinterest
Pinterest is a visual discovery platform that helps millions of people around the world find inspiration, discover new ideas, and shop for products across fashion, home, beauty, food, travel, and more. The company combines personalized recommendations, creator content, and advertising solutions to connect users with ideas that inspire action.