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Paul Maiorana
CEO, WooCommerce
Paul Maiorana is the CEO of WooCommerce, an open-source eCommerce platform owned by Automattic.1 He has a long history with Automattic, having worked there for over 11 years in various leadership roles.1
Career Highlights
Prior to becoming CEO of WooCommerce, Maiorana held several key positions:
- Vice President of Business Development at Automattic, leading product work in payments, shipping, and partnerships for WooCommerce2
- General Manager of WordPress.com VIP, Automattic's enterprise business2
- Vice President of Platform Services at Automattic, overseeing the WordPress.com VIP services team3
Before joining Automattic, Maiorana served as the CTO of Mansueto Ventures, publishers of Fast Company and Inc. magazines, where he led engineering, digital product, and design.23
Expertise and Leadership
Maiorana is known for his expertise in:
- Open-source development
- Content management
- WordPress ecosystem
- eCommerce solutions
As CEO of WooCommerce, he leverages this knowledge to drive growth and innovation in the online retail sector.1 Under his leadership, WooCommerce has focused on providing solutions that developers love while also offering more intuitive, turnkey options for merchants.1
Community Involvement
Maiorana is deeply involved in the WordPress community and is committed to the open-source values that underpin both WordPress and WooCommerce.1 He has been instrumental in aligning WooCommerce's mission with the core community spirit of WordPress, emphasizing the platform's global reach and support for localization.1
Paul Maiorana's LinkedIn username is indeed pmaiorana, as mentioned in the query.4