Bill Ready named to inaugural Pacsun Youth 25™ for leadership in positive digital experiences

Pinterest announced that Chief Executive Officer Bill Ready has been named to the inaugural Pacsun Youth 25™ list. The newly launched award by lifestyle retailer Pacsun recognizes 25 influential creators, icons and business leaders across fashion, art, music, sport, technology and digital culture who are shaping and advancing youth culture.

Selected under the Technology pillar, Ready was honored for leading Pinterest’s continued evolution with a dedicated focus on younger audiences, online safety and creating positive digital experiences. Under his leadership, Pinterest has expanded its position as a home for Gen Z by prioritizing features that foster inspiration, creativity, offline connection and mental well-being over passive consumption.

Pacsun unveiled the Youth 25™ alongside its annual Youth Report, developed with GlobalData to examine how Gen Z and Gen Alpha navigate digital culture, identity and mental health. The inaugural list complements the report’s findings by celebrating the creators, innovators and leaders actively shaping a healthier, more positive environment for the next generation.

For more information about Pinterest’s safety initiatives, youth-focused product features and vision for positive online spaces, visit newsroom.pinterest.com.