IMDb announced that founder Col Needham is stepping down as CEO after 35 years, with COO Nikki Santoro succeeding him. Santoro's appointment is notable as she becomes the first woman to lead the company. Needham praised her strategic vision and customer understanding, emphasizing her success in driving growth and product enhancement. Santoro, who joined IMDb in 2016, has an impressive background with prior leadership roles at Amazon, Microsoft, and The Weather Channel, positioning her to guide IMDb into a new chapter.
Nikki's strategic vision, deep understanding of our customers and products, and commitment to innovation have already delivered impressive business results during her tenure as COO.
After 35 years, [Needham will] transition to a new role as executive chair, handing over the reins to Santoro, the first woman CEO of IMDb.
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