LINKEDIN CEO RYAN ROSLANSKY STEPS DOWN

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WED, APR 22, 2026

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Ryan Roslansky has resigned as CEO of LinkedIn after six years leading the professional networking platform. COO Dan Shapero assumes the role immediately.

Roslansky's departure marks a significant leadership change at the Microsoft-owned company, which serves over 900 million users globally. He joined LinkedIn in 2011 and rose through product and engineering roles before becoming CEO in 2017. During his tenure, Roslansky oversaw LinkedIn's evolution into a content and recruitment powerhouse. The company expanded its features, including video content and creator tools, while maintaining its core focus on professional networking. Shapero, the incoming CEO, has served as COO and brings extensive experience across LinkedIn's operations and strategy. He previously held leadership positions in product and partnerships at the company. LinkedIn parent company Microsoft has not announced details regarding Roslansky's next steps or the broader context for the leadership transition.

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