LivePerson, Inc. announced that Jill Layfield, Lead Independent Director of the Board, has assumed the role of Board Chair. The Company has retained a nationally recognized executive search firm to identify a successor and intends to effect a smooth and orderly transition. Mr. Robert LoCascio will resign from the Board concurrent with his departure as Chief Executive Officer.

Jill Layfield has deep experience in consumer branded retail, online and offline commerce. Layfield previously served as the Lead Independent Director on the LivePerson Board. Layfield currently serves on the board of The Orvis Company.

Previously, Layfield served on the boards of Camber Outdoors and SmartPak Equine. She is the CEO of James Michelle Jewelry, a digitally-native, direct-to-consumer, jewelry company. Layfield was the co-founder and CEO of Tamara Mellon.

She also served as President and CEO at Backcountry.com. During her tenure at Backcountry.com, she significantly grew the company, which was acquired by TSG Consumer Partners. Layfield received a B.A. degree in Communications-Journalism from Santa Clara University.