Linda Yaccarino is out as X CEO
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Linda Yaccarino is stepping down as CEO of X, announcing her departure in a post. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to contribute to the mission of protecting free speech and developing the platform into an Everything App. Sources indicated that her resignation had been planned for weeks, aligning with ongoing controversies surrounding Elon Musk. Yaccarino, who joined in 2023 from NBCUniversal, oversaw business operations while Musk focused on product design, addressing challenges with third-party advertising and content moderation during her tenure.
Yaccarino announced her departure from her position as CEO of X, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to protect free speech and transform X into an Everything App.
Sources indicated that Yaccarino's decision to step down had been anticipated for weeks, amidst Musk's controversies surrounding political issues and the company's direction.
During her time as CEO, Yaccarino managed business operations while Musk focused on product design, navigating challenges in advertising and content moderation for the platform.
Yaccarino previously led advertising at NBCUniversal before joining X in 2023, becoming a key figure in the company's initiatives against third-party advertising.
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