Col Needham, the founder and CEO of IMDb, is stepping down from his position after 35 years, with Nikki Santoro succeeding him as CEO. Needham, who started the database in 1990 and led it through significant changes since its acquisition by Amazon, will remain on as executive chair, focusing on strategic guidance and major initiatives. Santoro, who joined IMDb in 2016 and became COO in 2021, is noted for her contributions to the site's expansion and the development of IMDbPro. Needham expresses confidence in Santoro leading IMDb into its next phase.
"Santoro's track record of driving growth and enhancing our products and services makes her the ideal person to guide IMDb into a new era."
"I look forward to continuing to work closely with Nikki and the talented IMDb team in my new role as we build on IMDb's legacy and shape the future of entertainment information."
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