Airbnb has hired former American company CEO Kenneth ben Chenault as a member of its board of directors , following in the footsteps of Facebook . He would be the first non - affiliated board member for Airbnb , and the first independent board member of the company . " Ken believes deeply that , now more than ever , companies need to fight for values , integrity , and integrity ” , said Brian Chesky , CEO of Airbnb .
Airbnb has hired former American Express CEO Kenneth I. Chenault as a member of its board of directors, following in the footsteps of Facebook. He will be the first non-affiliated board member for Airbnb, and the first black board member of the company. "Ken believes deeply that, now more than ever, companies need to stand for values, character, and competence”, said Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb.