Discord leadership shakeup fuels executive transition

April 23, 2025, 1:20 pm

In a major internal shakeup, Discord’s co-founder Jason Citron is stepping down as CEO after 13 years, making way for former Activision Blizzard exec Humam Sakhnini. This leadership change marks a pivotal moment for the platform as it navigates the heightened expectations of its evolving digital landscape.

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theinformation.com / Discord Co-Founder Jason Citron Steps Down as CEO - The Information

Discord Co-Founder Jason Citron Steps Down as CEO  The Information

cnbc.com / Discord names new CEO ahead of potential IPO as co-founder steps down

Discord co-founder Jason Citron will be replaced as CEO by Humam Sakhnini, former vice chairman of Activision Blizzard.

techcrunch.com / Discord appoints former Activision Blizzard exec Humam Sakhnini as CEO

Amid rumors that the company is eyeing an IPO, Discord appointed former Activision Blizzard Vice Chairman Humam Sakhnini as CEO. Discord co-founder Jason Citron will leave his CEO role after thirteen years at the company. Discord straddles the gaming and social media spaces — despite its initial...

theverge.com / Discord co-founder and CEO Jason Citron is stepping down

Discord co-founder and CEO Jason Citron is stepping down and will be replaced by former Activision Blizzard and King exec Humam Sakhnini, according to a press release. Sakhnini takes over on April 28th. Citron will stay on the board of directors and serve as an advisor to the CEO. “As we enter...

venturebeat.com / Why Discord founder Jason Citron is stepping down from CEO job | exclusive interview

Jason Citron is stepping down as CEO of Discord and he has hired game veteran Humam Sakhnini as the new CEO.


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