Overview
- Jason Citron, co-founder and CEO of Discord, announced he will step down as CEO effective April 28, 2025.
- Humam Sakhnini, a former executive at Activision Blizzard and King, has been appointed as Citron's successor.
- Citron will remain involved with Discord as a board member and advisor to the incoming CEO.
- Stanislav Vishnevskiy, Discord’s other co-founder, will continue as chief technology officer to ensure continuity.
- The leadership change aligns with Discord’s strategic ambitions, including scaling its business and exploring a potential IPO.