Sean Joyce Joins Airbnb as Chief Trust Officer

Airbnb has appointed Sean Joyce as the company’s first Chief Trust Officer.

As Chief Trust Officer, Sean will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that ensure Airbnb is one of the most trusted communities in the world. His efforts will focus on identity and reputation, online and offline safety and fraud prevention, and partnerships with law enforcement.

Sean joins Airbnb from PwC, where he was a Principal in their Advisory Practice, the U.S. and Americas Cybersecurity & Privacy leader and a member of their global Cybersecurity and Privacy leadership team.

Prior to his time in the private sector, Sean spent more than 26 years with the FBI and departed after serving as Deputy Director, the highest ranking career employee in the organization. Sean held numerous other roles with the FBI, including leading the International Operations Division, where he oversaw 75 locations overseas.

Sean is based in San Francisco and reports to Airbnb's Chief Operating Officer, Belinda Johnson. He also serves on the company's Executive Team.

“Airbnb’s hosts and guests are not a product - they are our community and we have a responsibility to protect their trust,” said Belinda Johnson. “Sean has unmatched experience spearheading game-changing trust and privacy initiatives and protecting people’s safety and security. Our vision is for Airbnb to be the most trusted platform in the world, and I am thrilled that he is joining us to lead our work towards that goal.”

Sean is a recipient of the Director of National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal, the CIA Director’s Award, the DIA’s Director’s Award, the FBI Meritorious Medal, and the 2011 Presidential Rank Award.

A Boston native, Sean holds degrees from Boston College and Dartmouth’s Amos Tuck School of Business.

“Trust is a foundational element to every interaction in our lives. It is what Airbnb's community is built on and what enables the sense of belonging between people from different communities and cultures,” said Sean Joyce, Chief Trust Officer at Airbnb. “My goal is to help make Airbnb the most trusted online and offline community in the world, and I am incredibly excited to work with the team at Airbnb to achieve this.”

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