eBay’s Rocky Year Through Megs’ Eyes

Meg Whitman, eBay’s chief executive officer, still has her sunny demeanor, despite what has been at times a rocky year for her online marketplace.

Wall Street is on her back about slowing growth at the company. At the same time, critics insist that eBay’s foray into Internet telephone calls via last year’s $2.6 billion acquisition of Skype is misguided.

Whitman, 50, is steadfast about her company’s bright future. Indeed, measured against most companies, eBay is doing just fine.

ON THE RECORD: MEG WHITMAN