17-03-2023 : Susan Wojcicki, who has been the CEO of YouTube for nine years and has worked at Google for almost 25 years, is stepping down from her position. According to a report by Variety, she will be replaced by Neal Mohan, an Indian-American who currently serves as Chief Product Officer at YouTube. In a memo to YouTube staff, Wojcicki stated that she has decided to step back from her role and focus on her family, health, and personal projects.
She also expressed confidence in the leadership team at YouTube and announced that Mohan will be the new head of YouTube. She highlighted Mohan’s previous experience at Google and YouTube, where he has been a key player in the launch of major products, such as YouTube TV and YouTube Music, and has led the Trust and Safety team to ensure that the platform remains responsible and trustworthy.
Wojcicki concluded her announcement by expressing her belief that Mohan has a deep understanding of YouTube’s product, business, creator and user communities, and employees, and will be an excellent leader for the company. #NealMohan #SusanWojcicki #YouTubeCEO #LeadershipChanges #Google #TechNews