Pali Bhat, Reddit's inaugural chief product officer, is set to depart in the coming months, as confirmed by spokesperson Tim Rathschmidt. Joining in October 2021, Bhat's tenure was marked by significant initiatives, including simplifying user experience and integrating an AI search tool. CEO Steve Huffman praised Bhat for developing a culture of execution during challenging times, notably during API pricing protests. With Bhat's exit, Reddit is in search of a new CPO, while interim responsibilities fall to COO Jennifer Wong, CTO Chris Slowe, and Huffman, who aim to enhance user growth and product features.
"His tenure was about as clear pre / post test as we could run. He developed a culture of execution, built a talented team, raised the bar..."
"We're still focused on expanding globally, building a great ad product, improving search, and making the core product better..."
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