43. PayPal CEO Shake‑Up: Why the Turnaround Fell Apart

from Taking Care of Business · host Stephanie Anais

PayPal replaces CEO Alex Chriss after just two years, triggering a 20% stock drop and renewed scrutiny over the company’s turnaround strategy.This bite‑sized episode breaks down why the board lost patience, how competitive pressure from Apple Pay, Shop Pay and BNPL players is reshaping checkout, and whether PayPal’s challenges stem from leadership — or a deeper structural shift in digital payments.

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