Is Google gunning for Amazon and eBay? New York Times report that Google has hired a former eBay executive as vice president of commerce. Stephanie Tilenius has been tapped for the new position, about which next to nothing appears to be known. Miguel Helft wrote: People close to Google said Ms. Tilenius would oversee Google Checkout, the company's online payments system, and other e-commerce efforts. Her hiring suggests a push by Google into online commerce,