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Upwork Appoints Peter Sanborn as New CFO

PUBLIC · UPWKNov 02, 2026
Internal move“Mr. Sanborn is currently serving as Upwork's Chief Business Officer and will step into his new role as CFO”

Position

Chief Financial Officer

Company

Upwork

Erica Gessert
San FranciscoSoftwareArtificial Intelligence

Description

On November 2, 2026, Upwork, Inc announced the appointment of Peter Sanborn as the Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2027. This transition follows the resignation of Erica Gessert from the CFO position, who will continue to support the company in an advisory role until March 31, 2027. Mr

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Company

Upwork

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

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Upwork is the world’s human and AI-powered work marketplace that connects businesses with highly skilled, AI-enabled independent talent from across the globe. From Fortune 100 enterprises to entrepreneurs, companies rely on Upwork’s trusted platform and its mindful AI companion, Uma™, to find and hire expert talent, leverage AI-powered work solutions, and drive business transformation. With on-demand access to professionals spanning more than 10,000 skills across AI & machine learning, software development, sales & marketing, customer support, finance & accounting, and more, Upwork enables businesses to scale, innovate, and transform their workforces for the age of AI and beyond.

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