eBay is an online marketplace founded in 1995 that connects buyers and sellers worldwide. It generates over $9 billion in annual revenue and employs around 17,700 people globally. The company's CEO is John Donahoe, who has expanded eBay's core business and overseen strategic acquisitions. eBay allows the sale of almost any item through online auctions and fixed-price listings, competing against Amazon and Craigslist. It has grown significantly since being founded and remains one of the largest online marketplaces.