Upwork announces board refreshment following Annual Meeting

Upwork (UPWK) announced changes to its Board of Directors to support its continued evolution and long-term strategy to lead as the preeminent destination for AI talent and work, expand its enterprise offerings, and deliver work outcomes for customers. Following Upwork’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 5, 2025, two new directors, Dana Evan and Glenn Kelman, have officially joined the company’s Board. As part of a transition, Gregory Gretsch and Elizabeth “Betsey” Nelson concluded their longstanding service on the Board. Gretsch, a founding investor and director since 2014, has retired, and Nelson, who joined the Board in 2015 and served as chair of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, did not stand for re-election. Glenn Kelman, CEO of Redfin, brings decades of experience building and leading innovative, technology-powered marketplace businesses at scale. Dana Evan, former chief financial officer of VeriSign and current board member at Box and Nextdoor, brings a track record of financial leadership and governance across leading public technology companies. Evan will serve as Chair of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, and as a member of both the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee.