Shopify Appoints Jessica Hertz As Chief Operating Officer, Effective October 9, 2025

Benzinga · 10/09/2025 20:02

On October 9, 2025, Shopify Inc. (the "Company" or "Shopify"), a founder-led commerce company, announced the appointment of Jessica Hertz as the Chief Operating Officer ("COO") of the Company, effective October 9, 2025.


 

Prior to her appointment as COO, Ms. Hertz, age 43, served as Shopify's General Counsel and has been with the Company since 2021. As General Counsel, Ms. Hertz oversaw Shopify's global legal, communications, policy, talent, and trust teams. Prior to joining Shopify, Ms. Hertz held roles in the White House and previously served in positions at Facebook and at the law firm of Jenner & Block LLP. Ms. Hertz holds a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School and an A.B. from Harvard College.