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After “two incredible years” at the helm of Elon Musk’s popular X social media platform, CEO Linda Yaccarino is stepping down.
In a post on X Wednesday, she said: “When @elonmusk and I first spoke of his vision for X, I knew it would be the opportunity of a lifetime to carry out the extraordinary mission of this company. I’m immensely grateful to him for entrusting me with the responsibility of protecting free speech, turning the company around, and transforming X into the Everything App.
“I’m incredibly proud of the X team – the historic business turn around we have accomplished together has been nothing short of remarkable.
After two incredible years, I’ve decided to step down as CEO of .
When @elonmusk and I first spoke of his vision for X, I knew it would be the opportunity of a lifetime to carry out the extraordinary mission of this company. I’m immensely grateful to him for entrusting me…
— Linda Yaccarino (@lindayaX) July 9, 2025
“We started with the critical early work necessary to prioritize the safety of our users—especially children, and to restore advertiser confidence.
