Age: 57
Director Since: 2022
Member of People and Compensation Committee, Nominating, Governance, and Corporate Responsibility Committee and Lead Independent Director
Professional Experience
Mr. Johnson was the Chief Executive Officer of Overstock.com, Inc., an online home furnishings retailer. Prior to his role at Overstock.com, Mr. Johnson held several positions, of increasing capacity, including General Counsel, Senior Vice President, President, Executive Vice Chairman, Chairman, and Interim Chief Executive Officer. Between August 2016 and April 2021, Mr. Johnson served as the director and president of Medici Ventures, the corporate venture arm and former Overstock.com subsidiary. Prior to joining Overstock.com, Mr. Johnson was with TenFold Corporation, a software and services company, from May 1999 to September 2002 where he held various positions, including General Counsel and Chief Financial Officer.
Skills and Qualifications
The Board concluded that Mr. Johnson should serve as a Director primarily due to his extensive ecommerce and blockchain experience. Specifically, Mr. Johnson brings leadership and operating skills through his current and former roles with Overstock.com. Mr. Johnson’s background enables him to provide valuable insights to the Board, particularly in ecommerce, blockchain, supply chain, marketing, operations, general management, consumer products, technology, digital media, finance, corporate governance, and risks.