Pinterest has appointed Fintan Gillespie as Managing Director, UK & Ireland, with the advertising and revenue executive set to join the platform on September 18, 2026.
Gillespie announced the move on LinkedIn, saying, "I’m excited to share that I’ll be joining Pinterest as UK & Ireland Managing Director on September 18th. After nearly a decade at Snap, this marks a big new chapter for me, professionally and personally, as my family and I make the move back to London from Los Angeles. I’m looking forward to working with our talented team, alongside our advertisers and agency partners, to build on the strong foundations already in place across the UK and Ireland and help more brands connect with people on Pinterest in relevant and meaningful ways".
Gillespie spent close to 10 years at Snap, where he most recently held the position of Global Director, Ad Partnerships Group. He brings more than 17 years of experience across digital advertising, revenue leadership, commercial team building and technology-led growth for brands and agencies.
At Pinterest, he will lead the platform’s business across the UK and Ireland, working with advertisers, agencies and the local team.
