Ellie Mertz

Ellie Mertz is a finance executive in the technology industry, serving as chief financial officer of Airbnb. In this role, Mertz leads the global finance team and oversees financial management, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, tax, treasury, and investor relations. Her career in finance spans major Silicon Valley companies.

Prior to joining Airbnb, Mertz was vice president of finance at Netflix, where she held various finance roles. At Netflix, she expanded her expertise into areas such as payments, which became a foundational skill in her career. This approach to professional development has influenced her leadership style.

Mertz joined Airbnb and held positions including head of global financial planning and analysis and interim head of finance before becoming chief financial officer. She has described her progression as a period of preparation for the CFO role, emphasizing the importance of understanding all aspects of the business beyond finance.

Mertz serves on the Board of Directors at Netflix, where she is also a member of the audit committee. She is a board member at DoorDash, Inc. and Faire Wholesale, Inc. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Science, Technology & Society and a Master of Arts in History from Stanford University, a Master of Business Administration from Stanford Graduate School of Business, and a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University. Mertz is recognized for her experience in financial leadership, public company governance, and strategic business management in the technology sector.