The long -standing leadership period is closing in Discord. Jason Citron, one of the founders, announced that he had quit CEO. The task transfer will take place on April 28th. With this change, a new era begins for Discord.
In a official statement from the company, the new CEO will be Humam Sakhnini said. Sakhnini is a manager who has previously held high -level positions in companies such as Activision Blizzard and King. The game sector is not foreign to Discord’s structure because it is of origin. In this respect, great harmony is expected in the transition process.
Discord has more than 200 million monthly active users
Jason Citron, the internal message sent to employees detailed the decision to leave. He pointed out how the CEO position has changed over time. Over the years, he said that he has been progressing by transferring his business. He said he thought it was time to completely hand over his duty.
Citron is not completely separated in the company. He will continue his duty on the board of directors. However, he will consult the new CEO. It will continue to contribute to the strategic aspect of the company.
The new CEO Sakhnini emphasized the special connection with the company’s players. He said Discord is not only a communication platform, but also part of digital culture. He said that the platform occupies an important place in the entertainment and the growth of the gaming world. He said he aims to move this role of the company even further.
Discord’s other co -founder Stanislav Vishnevskiy will remain in the company. He will continue to serve as CTO (Technology Director). This continuity draws attention in terms of the preservation of technical vision. Thus, the company is preparing for administrative change without losing technical leadership.
Considering the size of Discord, this transition is extremely critical. The company has more than 870 employees. It has more than 200 million active users per month. This size increases the responsibility in front of the new CEO.
In addition to all these, the possibility of the company’s public offering is on the agenda again. Citron said there was no definite plan. But the appointment of an experienced name like Sakhnini points out that such possibilities are evaluated. This change is thought to be part of long -term strategies.
Discord stands in a different place with a game -oriented community structure. In recent years, from education to music has expanded in many fields. Nevertheless, players still stand out as the main mass. The new management is eagerly awaited how this balance will be preserved.