WeightWatchers CEO Sima Sistani Abruptly Resigns Amid Financial Struggles

Sistani's departure marks another challenge for the company, which has seen declining profits and subscriber numbers.

Sima Sistani's resignation comes less than three years after she took the helm, leading the company's pivot to digital health and weight-loss drugs.
Tara Comonte, a board member and former Shake Shack executive, has been appointed interim CEO.
WeightWatchers has faced significant financial difficulties, with its market value plummeting from nearly $700 million to $65 million in 2024.
Oprah Winfrey, a former board member and celebrity endorser, exited the board in February, further impacting the company's stock.
Experts suggest that WeightWatchers needs to refocus on core customer needs and adapt quickly to the growing popularity of prescription weight-loss medications.