# Enrique Lores

> Enrique Lores is PayPal’s president and CEO, a role he assumed on March 1, 2026, after more than 35 years at HP, including over six years as its CEO. Born in Madrid and educated in Valencia and Barcelona, he began as an engineering intern, led HP’s 2015 Separation Management Office and joined PayPal’s board in 2021. His PayPal agenda centers on simpler operations, clearer accountability and consumer financial services.

- **Role:** President & Chief Executive Officer at PayPal
- **Organizations:** PayPal, HP Inc., Hewlett-Packard Company, Esade International Advisory Board, Welcome.US CEO Council, World Economic Forum International Business Council, Business Roundtable
- **From:** Madrid, Spain
- **Nationality:** Spanish-American
- **Education:** Degree in electrical engineering, Polytechnic University of Valencia, MBA, Esade Business School, Honorary doctorate, Polytechnic University of Valencia
- **Known for:** Rose from engineering intern to HP CEO over three decades., Led HP’s Separation Management Office during the 2015 corporate separation., Led HP when it completed the 2022 Poly acquisition.

## Career timeline

- **1989** — Joined Hewlett-Packard as an engineering intern; worked in San Diego before joining its Barcelona R&D center.
- **2015** — Led HP’s Separation Management Office for the split into HP Inc. and Hewlett Packard Enterprise; became president of Imaging, Printing and Solutions.
- **2019-11** — Became president and CEO of HP Inc.
- **2021-06** — Joined PayPal’s board of directors.
- **2022-08** — HP completed its approximately $3.3 billion acquisition of Poly during his CEO tenure.
- **2024-06** — Received an honorary doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Valencia.
- **2024-07** — Appointed independent chair of PayPal’s board.
- **2026-02** — PayPal announced his appointment as president and CEO; his HP CEO tenure ended.
- **2026-03** — Assumed the PayPal CEO role on March 1.
- **2026-04** — PayPal announced a three-business operating model.

## Achievements

- Rose from engineering intern to HP CEO over three decades.
- Led HP’s Separation Management Office during the 2015 corporate separation.
- Led HP when it completed the 2022 Poly acquisition.
- Received UPV’s honorary doctorate in June 2024.
- Appointed PayPal president and CEO effective March 1, 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — At Money20/20 on October 19, discussed faster decisions, fewer management layers, increased attention to Venmo and Braintree, and preparations for agentic commerce; reported October 20.
- **2026-09** — At the Goldman Sachs Communicopia and Technology conference, discussed consumer financial services, organizational accountability and potential acquisitions tied to growth.
- **2026-04** — Announced a strategic reorganization around three businesses.
- **2026-03** — Became PayPal president and CEO on March 1.

## Links

- Website: https://about.pypl.com/who-we-are/executive-leadership/enrique-lores/default.aspx
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/enriquelores/

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