Wanji (Wanjiku) Walcott is a seasoned corporate attorney and C‑suite executive who serves as Chief Legal & Business Affairs Officer and Corporate Secretary at Pinterest, Inc. (PINS).( She joined Pinterest in 2022 and leads the company’s legal, compliance, ethics, corporate affairs, public policy, trust & safety and related functions, advising senior leadership and the board on corporate governance, risk, regulation, and strategic initiatives in digital advertising and technology.( In this role, she plays an active part in shaping Pinterest’s strategic direction and board governance, including oversight of public policy issues, privacy, online safety, and responsible AI.(

Before joining Pinterest, Walcott was Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Discover Financial Services, where she led the legal organization, ESG programs, and government relations and co‑led the company’s innovation initiative.( She previously served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel at PayPal, and held senior in‑house roles at American Express and Lockheed Martin following an early career in private practice focused on technology transactions.( Walcott holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and a Juris Doctor from Howard University and the Howard University School of Law, respectively.( In addition to her corporate responsibilities, she serves on several nonprofit boards, including the Economic Club of Chicago, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, the Chicago Botanic Garden, and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, reflecting her broader leadership in business, law, and community engagement.(

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