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Airbnb has named its new chief financial officer: Dave Stephenson, a 17-year Amazon veteran who currently serves as CFO of its worldwide consumer group.

Why it matters: Airbnb needed to fill this position in order to properly prepare for an IPO. It had been empty since Laurence "L.T." Tosi left in early February.

Airbnb names Amazon vet Dave Stephenson as CFO

Airbnb needed to fill this position in order to properly prepare for an IPO.

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Airbnb names Amazon vet Dave Stephenson as CFO

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