Ancestry reported that Liu joins them from Facebook, where she most recently created and led Facebook’s Marketplace product group. Prior to this, she held leadership roles at eBay and PayPal. Liu is actively involved in promoting diversity and women in technology and co-created the Women in Product nonprofit. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of Intuit Inc.
Speaking of the appointment, Liu said: ‘It’s an honor to join Ancestry. I’m excited to help craft the company’s next chapter, accelerating growth in Family History subscriptions and Ancestry DNA by bringing the product to more people around the world. I have tremendous admiration for Ancestry’s rich history and powerful mission to empower journeys of personal discovery to enrich lives.
Finding and sharing our family history and understanding the challenges and triumphs our ancestors faced helps us feel a greater sense of connection and belonging and ultimately realize our shared humanity.’