StubHub officially announced a major corporate executive transition today. Michael Noonan will become the CFO at StubHub on January 4, 2027. This means that Mr. Noonan will succeed Connie James, who is leaving her position in January to explore other options. Moreover, Connie James will continue working as a consultant in the company for six months.
Proven Marketplace and Financial Leadership
Mr. Noonan brings extensive capital markets experience with major consumer marketplace brands. Currently, he serves as Chief Financial Officer at Tripadvisor, a publicly traded travel corporation. There, he successfully leads global finance, investor relations, accounting, and tax operations. Previously, Mr. Noonan served as Chief Financial Officer of digital health firm Noom.
Additionally, he worked as Senior Vice President of Finance at Booking Holdings. In that role, he directed corporate finance, financial planning, and capital allocation strategy. Earlier in his career, Mr. Noonan held key investment roles at RBC Capital Markets, NYSE Euronext, J.P. Morgan, and Bear Stearns & Co. Meanwhile, he holds an MBA from Duke University and a BA from Davidson College.
Eric Baker, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of StubHub, commented, “Mike’s deep consumer background and experience in finance leadership and capital markets roles make him a fantastic fit to serve as StubHub’s next CFO. Mike joins a strong leadership team in place to execute our strategy in the years ahead. I look forward to working with Mike.”
Mr. Baker continued, “On behalf of the entire company and Board, I’d like to thank Connie for bringing financial discipline to the company and executing several capital markets transactions. As highlighted by our positive third quarter results and increased full-year GMS outlook announced separately today, we continue to advance our vision of being the global destination for consumers to access live events and experiences. I sincerely appreciate all Connie has contributed to StubHub while building and leading our finance team, and we wish her the best in her future endeavors.”
Driving Future Scale and Global Expansion
Meanwhile, executive leadership remains focused on expanding platform scale and capturing live event demand. Therefore, this executive appointment positions StubHub to execute its long-term financial roadmap effectively.
Mr. Noonan said, “StubHub has built a leading global ticketing marketplace, a trusted and highly recognized brand, and superior technology that ensures fans have a great experience accessing live events. I am excited to bring my extensive experience with marketplace models and track record of scaling consumer-facing businesses to the company, and I look forward to working with the entire team.”
Ms. James said, “Leading StubHub’s finance organization over the past several years has been a privilege, and I’d like to extend my gratitude to Eric, the Board, and the entire team. We have built a very talented finance team, and I believe now is the right time for a transition. I look forward to ensuring a seamless transition in the coming months.”
Ultimately, StubHub enters this leadership change with strong operational momentum and solid financial standing.
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