PayPal's Board of Directors announced on February 3, 2026, that it had appointed Enrique Lores as president and CEO, effective March 1, 2026, succeeding Alex Chriss . Lores had served on PayPal's board for nearly five years and as its chair since July 2024. He stepped down as CEO and president of HP that same Tuesday, after more than six years in that role, Payments Dive reported.
· PayPal names Enrique Lores President and Chief Executive Officer
PayPal Appoints HP's Enrique Lores as CEO
PayPal's board named former HP chief executive Enrique Lores as its next president and CEO on February 3, 2026, replacing Alex Chriss effective March 1, 2026, after citing slow execution.
