Bill Watkins

Chief Revenue Officer at Pinterest

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Bill Watkins Biography

Bill Watkins has enjoyed two decades of a career in the technology sector, with a focus on digital media. In 2014, Watkins joined Pinterest as one of the first 250 employees, and founded the company's Chicago office. Having joined the company pre-monetization, Watkins recruited and hired the initial sales team, developed sales and go-to-market strategies that launched ads monetization on Pinterest, and helped to grow the company’s business through its IPO.

In Watkins' current role as Chief Revenue Officer, he is a direct report of the CEO and a member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team, guiding the company's global sales organization and monetization efforts and overseeing more than 2,000 employees and a 10-figure revenue. Watkins is responsible for developing and executing the enterprise strategy and operations, working closely with client and agency partners, and collaborating with internal teams, such as ads product & ads engineering, to create scalable advertising tools and business solutions.

Prior to joining Pinterest in 2014, Watkins held multiple leadership positions at Yahoo and Demand Media. He earned a BS in management information systems from Miami University.

Watkins has a proven track record of building teams and driving business excellence in hyper-growth environments. He has been recognized as a digital thought leader and a 2019 Crain's 40 Under 40 award and Crain's Tech 50 award recipient. He is passionate about empowering people, delivering value to customers, and advancing Pinterest's mission of bringing everyone the inspiration to create a life they love.

Bill Watkins Videos

  • Bill Watkins - New York Stock Exchange
    Bill Watkins on Pinterest's 5 year growth.
  • Bill Watkins - Mobile Payments Conference Keynote

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