"A source familiar with Hosseini's planned exit notes that Rascoff has been engaged in the company's operations for some time, and the two executives had previously discussed whether or not the COO role was even needed for this chapter of the company."
"Per Hosseini's employment agreement, he was paid a base salary of $635,000 with a discretionary cash bonus and other benefits. The one-year agreement was set to be automatically renewed on April 1, 2026, unless terminated prior to that date, indicating the plan was to reassess the need for the role after a year's time."
"In his LinkedIn announcement, Hosseini celebrated his time at Match Group, saying he's had 'a front row seat to seeing our category grow into the number one way people find meaningful connection,' and that he's confident in the future direction."
Match Group announced the elimination of its Chief Operating Officer role, resulting in Hesam Hosseini's departure after 18 years with the company. Hosseini held the COO position for less than a year following his promotion in April 2025, while maintaining his role as CEO of Evergreen & Emerging Brands. This restructuring occurs under new CEO Spencer Rascoff, the former Zillow co-founder who joined in February 2024. The move follows previous leadership changes including President Gary Swidler's departure and layoffs aimed at saving $100 million annually. Rascoff and Hosseini had previously discussed whether the COO role remained necessary. Hosseini's one-year employment agreement was set for automatic renewal in April 2026, suggesting the role's necessity was planned for reassessment. The dating app industry faces challenges from user burnout and declining Gen Z popularity.
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