Gen X Pinterest exec was raised in the Bronx: Now, he lives in the center of LA, eats out 50% of the week, and tracks his brainwaves while meditating | Fortune

"Long before Ducard became executive at the website curating aesthetic feeds, platforming DIY how-to's, and cultivating niche communities, he was already all-in on his passion for blending technology with content. As an elementary school kid raised in the Bronx, Ducard discovered his love for creating documentaries, dramas, and comedies with his VHS video camera. The leader was determined to merge his creativity with the medium of the time, whether that be storytelling through paper flipbooks or learning to program on his Commodore 64 computer."

"And Ducard would later pour his imaginative zeal into his many stints across MGM, Lionsgate, Paramount, Google, and YouTube, where he held senior roles. He tells Fortune he's proud to be one of the leaders who launched and grew YouTube Kids: an app in which his own child was able to trial. Over his three decades in the business world, the Pinterest executive made his mark on marketing, big-screen entertainment, and educational content."

"Now, his focus is set on making Pinterest the very best social media platform for its 578 million users. Last quarter, Pinterest's revenue hit 17% growth year-over-year with its net income reaching $38.76 million. Ducard says more than half of the website's users are Gen Z-and surprisingly, around 80% of its members live outside the United States. There's a secret ingredient that makes the business so special, Ducard reveals; it's battling an "authenticity deficit" in a s"

Malik Ducard is the 52-year-old chief content officer of Pinterest, a social platform serving 578 million users. He began creating films and programming as a child in the Bronx, using VHS cameras, flipbooks, and a Commodore 64. He held senior roles across MGM, Lionsgate, Paramount, Google, and YouTube and helped launch and grow YouTube Kids. His career spans marketing, big-screen entertainment, and educational content. He is focused on improving Pinterest for its largely Gen Z global audience. Last quarter, Pinterest posted 17% year-over-year revenue growth and net income of $38.76 million. He emphasizes addressing an authenticity deficit to strengthen the platform.

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