Skype Selects Executive to Lead Newly-Formed North American Division

"Skype is tremendously successful around the world, and we nowplan to bring greater focus to North America," said Zennstrom."Henry's deep knowledge of the market and its consumers, as well ashis expertise in building brands like eBay, makes him uniquely suitedto lead our North American business."

Before joining Skype, Gomez had been senior vice president ofcorporate communications and government relations at eBay Inc.,Skype's parent company, reporting to eBay CEO Meg Whitman. Gomezjoined eBay in 2000 and had global responsibilities for publicrelations, community development, internal communications andgovernment relations. He is chairman of the eBay Foundation, eBay'scharitable giving organization.

Gomez is the third senior eBay executive to join the Skype team.Alex Kazim, formerly senior vice president of new ventures at eBay,has joined Skype to take charge of several new business areas. AndRajiv Dutta, eBay's chief financial officer, will transition to thenew role of president of Skype worldwide after his successor is named.

"The opportunity to share talent was a big reason why Niklas and Iagreed to the acquisition," said Meg Whitman, eBay President and CEO."It's going to be exciting to watch Alex, Henry and Rajiv worktogether with Skype's already strong team. The powerful combination oftalent should bring Skype even more success."

About Skype

Skype is the world's fastest growing service for Internetcommunication, allowing people everywhere to make unlimited voicecalls for free. Skype is available in 27 languages and is used inalmost every country around the world. Skype generates revenue throughits premium service offerings such as voicemail and call forwarding,and has a growing network of partners. Skype is an eBay company(NASDAQ:EBAY). To learn more visit www.skype.com.

About eBay Inc.

Founded in 1995, eBay pioneers communities built on commerce,sustained by trust, and inspired by opportunity. eBay enablesecommerce on a local, national and international basis with an arrayof websites -- including the eBay Marketplace, PayPal, Skype, Kijiji,Rent.com and Shopping.com -- that bring together millions of buyersand sellers every day.