Overview

• Jason Citron, co-founder and CEO of Discord, will step down on April 28, transitioning to an advisory role and remaining on the board of directors.
• Humam Sakhnini, a former Activision Blizzard executive with extensive gaming industry experience, will assume the CEO role.
• Stanislav Vishnevskiy, Discord's co-founder, will continue as Chief Technology Officer, ensuring continuity in technical leadership.
• The leadership change aligns with Discord's reported plans to explore an IPO and expand monetization through advertising and micro-transactions.
• With over 200 million monthly active users, Discord is emphasizing its gaming roots as it scales operations under Sakhnini's leadership.