Hims & Hers Appoints Christopher Payne, Seasoned Tech Industry Executive, as Newest Board Member

“Christopher brings extensive experience working directly with some of the world’s most innovative tech founders to drive incredible growth, by helping to bring their visions to life and achieve global scale,” said Andrew Dudum, CEO and co-founder of Hims & Hers. “He has a history of innovating across industries, building trusted brands globally, and evolving businesses to meet shifting customer needs. I’m inspired by the work Christopher has led in his tenured career and he will bring incredible insight and knowledge to the board as we continue to scale and grow our health and wellness platform.” 

Christopher Payne is a proven leader with more than three decades of software and technology experience. He previously served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of DoorDash from 2016 to 2023. Prior to his time at DoorDash, he served as the CEO of Tinder. He also served as Senior Vice President at eBay after he sold his company, Positronic, to the online retailer in 2008. Mr. Payne has also held leadership positions at Microsoft and Amazon, and currently serves on the board of directors of Gogo. 

“With their health and wellness platform, Hims & Hers is at the forefront of transforming healthcare delivery. As a board member, I'll have the opportunity to influence how cutting-edge technology and personalized care can redefine access to great healthcare, especially in areas like weight management, dermatology, sexual health and mental health,” said Christopher Payne. “Andrew is one of health tech’s most forward-thinking industry leaders and together, I believe we can drive significant advancements in healthcare accessibility and innovation.”

With the appointment of Mr. Payne, the board of directors at Hims & Hers is now composed of ten directors, with backgrounds covering healthcare, medicine, consumer goods, online retail, and technology, among other areas. 

To learn more about Hims & Hers, visit www.hims.com and www.forhers.com.