Pinterest has appointed Julie Henderson as Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, effective 13 July, as the social media platform strengthens its executive leadership team.
Henderson will report directly to Claudine Cheever and work closely with Bill Ready. She will oversee the company's global communications function, spanning corporate, product, policy, financial, consumer, international and internal communications.
A communications leader with more than 30 years of experience, Henderson joins Pinterest from Snap Inc., where she served as Chief Communications Officer and was a member of the executive team.
During her tenure at Snap, she helped shape the company's evolution from a messaging platform into a diversified technology business, supporting the expansion of its advertising operations while advancing investments in augmented reality, artificial intelligence, developer technologies and new products. She also led communications around major public policy and regulatory issues, including online safety, youth wellbeing, privacy, platform regulation, competition policy and the responsible development of emerging technologies.
Before joining Snap, Henderson was Chief Communications Officer at 21st Century Fox, where she led global communications during the company's acquisition by The Walt Disney Company. She previously served as Chief Communications Officer at News Corp, helping establish the company's corporate identity following its separation from 21st Century Fox.
Earlier in her career, Henderson held senior communications and corporate strategy roles at News Corp and led the digital practice at MPRM Public Relations, advising technology startups, entrepreneurs and media companies navigating the rapid evolution of digital media.
Announcing the appointment, Cheever said Henderson's experience would be instrumental as Pinterest continues to expand its global business.
"Julie is one of the most accomplished communications executives in the industry, and we are thrilled to welcome her to Pinterest," said Cheever.
"As we continue to scale our platform and deepen our impact for users and advertisers worldwide, her experience navigating complex policy landscapes, major business transformations and high-stakes narratives makes her exactly the right leader for this moment."
Commenting on her appointment, Henderson said she was attracted by both Pinterest's business momentum and its future ambitions.
"I'm excited to be joining Pinterest at such an important time in the company's journey. What drew me to Pinterest was not only the strength of the business and the product, but also the people and the ambition for what comes next," she said.
"Pinterest has an incredible opportunity ahead, and I feel very fortunate to have the chance to help tell that story. I can't wait to get started."
The appointment comes as Pinterest continues to expand its advertising business and invest in artificial intelligence-powered discovery, visual search and shopping experiences, with communications playing an increasingly strategic role in supporting the company's global growth, policy engagement and brand reputation.
